Author Description

THIS BOOK OFFERS YOU: 1. an understanding of ecology (especially human ecology) and the Crisis we're already facing; 2. simplified explanations of complex scientific topics, in plain words and without the math formulas used by research scientists; 3. what can be done to help save organized human existence on planet Earth; 4. why most politicians are on the wrong track regarding solutions; 5. how neoliberalism and corporatism literally are killing us, and what to do about it; 6. why recycling and renewable energy are not enough to save us; 7. the Big Picture which has yet to be grasped by the Powers-That-Be; and, 8. much more in the areas of agriculture, economics, politics, and philosophy as they relate to the Crisis & solutions. Editorial Review from International Review of Books: The Beginning of the Path to Human Extinction, and HOW TO GET OFF IT Which line stood out from all the others in the book? It has taken about forty to fifty years for neoliberalism and corporate globalization to bring us to what might be the beginning of the path to human extinction. General Summary for Context: A look into what's going on right under our very noses—the extinction of the human race. While this may sound a bit dramatic and drastic, the author provides us with a detailed albeit frightening look at how our preconceived notions (more is better, for example) are not leading us to happiness but instead, on a direct path to being obliterated. In addition, he offers recommendations as to how we can stop this freight train from crashing and burning, taking all of us along for the ride. Concise Review: A fascinating look at how our preconceived ideas of acquiring possessions, status, power and prestige (leading to unstoppable financial accumulation) is actually a barrier to personal fulfillment. Conspicuous consumption is not providing us with happiness but on the contrary, straight to ruination and