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A Dialogue Between East and West: Looking to a Human Revolution
Ricardo Diez-Hochleitner
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Paperback. How far do cultures affect the future of the planet? Can the debate on the environment and global warming be influenced by the cultures of East and West understanding each other better? This title proposes that only a 'human revolution' can stimulate a revolution in humanity's relationship with the planet. Num Pages: 176 pages, 5 integrated halftones. BIC Classification: JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 342.
How far do cultures affect the future of the planet? Can the debate on the environment and global warming be influenced by the cultures of East and West understanding each other better? In this consistently provocative dialogue, two of the most influential thinkers of recent times propose that only a 'human revolution' - a shift in the hearts and minds of individuals - can stimulate a revolution in humanity's relationship with the planet. Such a planetary revolution first requires a transformation of moral and political leadership, and an orientation towards the future rather than a preoccupation with the short-termist policies ... Read more
How far do cultures affect the future of the planet? Can the debate on the environment and global warming be influenced by the cultures of East and West understanding each other better? In this consistently provocative dialogue, two of the most influential thinkers of recent times propose that only a 'human revolution' - a shift in the hearts and minds of individuals - can stimulate a revolution in humanity's relationship with the planet. Such a planetary revolution first requires a transformation of moral and political leadership, and an orientation towards the future rather than a preoccupation with the short-termist policies ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
176
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
Number of Pages
192
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781845116002
SKU
V9781845116002
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99-5
About Ricardo Diez-Hochleitner
A leading educationalist and economist, Ricardo Diez-Hochleitner was President of the Club of Rome between 1991 and 2000, and was active in leading positions at the World Bank, UNESCO, and the Organization of American States. He has also served as Vice-Minister for Education in Colombia and Under-Secretary of State for Education and Science in Spain. Daisaku Ikeda is the President ... Read more
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