Porritt, J: Capitalism as if the World Matters

vignettes, and decries greed and unbridled materialism without impugning business as a whole ... The book invites and repays detailed study." - Choice "This book is excellent, readable, comprehensive and ultimately quite optimistic. Essential reading for anyone interested in the world, the environment, humanity or the future." - Warmer Bulletin "This book may well challenge any Christian environmentalists that see capitalism as the enemy." - Methodist Recorder "In this brilliant and timely book Porritt has thrown down the gauntlet and provided the necessary data and analysis on our collective dilemma." - David Lorimer, Scientific and Medical Network Review "Too many environmentalists see capitalism as the enemy. Porritt grapples with its reality - a system capable of delivering sustainability and enhancing wellbeing, but only if we think carefully about what form of capitalism we want. This book stimulates that thinking." - Adair Turner "All too often, NGOs have to campaign against commercial activities that cause environmental degradation around the world. Our message about unsustainable lifestyles is increasingly understood, but greater thought leadership among business and governments is needed. In this refreshing observation of capitalism, Porritt positions the opportunities provided by sustainable development brilliantly." - Robert Napier, Chief Executive, WWF-UK "Here's a compelling book that should sound the trumpet for a whole new generation of engaged and optimistic young people, establishing once and for all that we still have choices - we don't have to sleepwalk our way into the future." - David Puttnam "Porritt has applied a decade of experience with business and government to address the dilemma that, while capitalism is the most effective system for satisfying human needs, that process is putting intolerable strains on our ecology and climate. The book is a lively and penetrating discussion of how we can build on growing business interest in the challenges and opportunities." - Mark Moody-Stuart, Chairman, Anglo American plc "Porritt's green credentials are unquestioned, and I was impressed by his obvious desire to try and reconcile the gulf between environmentalists and supporters of capitalism." - The Tablet (Catholic Weekly) "We need more people like Porritt ... prepared to ... find the best ways to save both the environment and the capitalist system" - Professional Investor "Everyone has a stake in the future of the world, from business executives to environmental activists, from community leaders to politicians with their hands on the lever of power, will find this a provocative and interesting read." - Sustainability "Revised and updated edition considers a new type of capitalism that could help save the world from environmental catastrophe." - Journal of Economic Literature "It's brilliant - containing a wealth of material and argument... The fire of the eco-prophet constrantly burns through, making the booth both more readable and provocative." - Your Environment, the Environment Agency magazine