Global Thoughts, Local Actions

McConkey, David

Publisher: The Marquis Project
Year First Published: {8209 Global Thoughts, Local Actions GLOBAL THOUGHTS LOCAL ACTIONS McConkey, David The Marquis Project A wealth of information for those seeking ways to link global problems to everyday life. 1984 1985 107pp BC8209-GlobalTHoughts.jpg PMP Pamphlet 301.632 This book contains a wealth of information for those seeking ways to link global problems to everyday life. The author's basic hypothesis is that we live in a society of outdated attitudes and values. He presents his views in three parts: global problems, global answers, and ideas for local and individual answers. In Part I, "Global Realities" speaks of ecological problems, lack of responsible stewardship of our resources, consumer addiction, an outdated work ethic, respecting international development, and inequality in foreign aid. Part II, "Towards a Global Ethic", says that "with new technologies and new understandings, Canadian society can be ecologically sound, energy conserving, employment producing, and can encourage planetary peace and justice." A conserver attitude, a steweardship ethic and self-reliance are suggested as replacements to how we now live. Part III, "What Can I Do?", gives many examples of recycling and wise energy use and reducing our own consumption of non-renewable resources by living simply so that others may simply live. He also advocated restructuring eduction, nurturing a harmonious family atmosphere and the importance of the influential political role of individual and collective actions. Table of Contents Introduction: Welcome To The Real World Part One: Global Realities 1. Canada And The World: Ecology and Energy 2. Canada And The World: Employment and Equity Part Two: Towards A Global Ethic 3. Ecology: A Stewardship Ethic 4. Energy: A Conserver Ethic 5. Employment: A New Work Ethic 6. Equity: A Peace and Justice Ethic Part Three: What Can I Do? 7. Voluntary Simplicity 8. Nurturing A Global Ethic 9. Political Action 10. Global Thoughts, Local Actions For More Information Notes CX3196 1 false true false CX3196.htm [0xc00097f860 0xc000da16e0 0xc000e38510 0xc0016cd950 0xc0002e0c30 0xc000399bc0 0xc00030c000 0xc000537a70 0xc00056faa0 0xc000584a20 0xc0005f0ae0 0xc00060bb60 0xc000743980 0xc0007dcab0 0xc0003e5980 0xc0004d0e70 0xc001295cb0 0xc00006b620 0xc0004d88d0 0xc0008f0540 0xc0007e8720 0xc000ca0570] Cx}
Year Published: 1985
Pages: 107pp Dewey: 301.632
Resource Type: Pamphlet
Cx Number: CX3196

A wealth of information for those seeking ways to link global problems to everyday life.

Abstract:
This book contains a wealth of information for those seeking ways to link global problems to everyday life.
The author's basic hypothesis is that we live in a society of outdated attitudes and values. He presents his views in three parts: global problems, global answers, and ideas for local and individual answers.
In Part I, "Global Realities" speaks of ecological problems, lack of responsible stewardship of our resources, consumer addiction, an outdated work ethic, respecting international development, and inequality in foreign aid.

Part II, "Towards a Global Ethic", says that "with new technologies and new understandings, Canadian society can be ecologically sound, energy conserving, employment producing, and can encourage planetary peace and justice." A conserver attitude, a steweardship ethic and self-reliance are suggested as replacements to how we now live.

Part III, "What Can I Do?", gives many examples of recycling and wise energy use and reducing our own consumption of non-renewable resources by living simply so that others may simply live. He also advocated restructuring eduction, nurturing a harmonious family atmosphere and the importance of the influential political role of individual and collective actions.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Welcome To The Real World

Part One: Global Realities
1. Canada And The World: Ecology and Energy
2. Canada And The World: Employment and Equity

Part Two: Towards A Global Ethic
3. Ecology: A Stewardship Ethic
4. Energy: A Conserver Ethic
5. Employment: A New Work Ethic
6. Equity: A Peace and Justice Ethic

Part Three: What Can I Do?
7. Voluntary Simplicity
8. Nurturing A Global Ethic
9. Political Action
10. Global Thoughts, Local Actions

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