The Day the World Stops Shopping

Explore the compelling narrative of 'The Day the World Stops Shopping', a thought-provoking trade paperback that challenges our consumer habits and their impact on the planet. This 336-page book, published by Random House UK in 2021, delves into the urgent question: what if we slowed down our shopping? This fascinating read examines our current consumer-driven economy and how it is accelerating ecological decline at an alarming rate, nearly double what the Earth can replenish. Through immersive storytelling, the author visits various global economies that have experienced shutdowns, offering a unique perspective on sustainable living and minimalism. This title is not just a critique but an essential guide for those seeking a more responsible way to engage with consumption. Would halting our relentless pursuit of material goods lead to the revival of our planet's ecosystems? Could it catalyze a shift in how we perceive value, identity, and community? 'The Day the World Stops Shopping' serves as a crucial resource for anyone dedicated to understanding their role in fostering a sustainable future. Perfect for readers interested in environmental science, sustainability, and the sociology of shopping, this book is a transformative exploration of our relationship with consumerism. Remember, this product comes with FREE shipping within New Zealand, but combined shipping for other items is not available. Expect delivery within 10 days.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781847925480
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 336


Description:
We are using up the planet at almost double the rate it can regenerate. To support our economies, we're told we must shop now like we've never shopped before. And whilst we can do it more responsibly, the scale of our consumption remains the biggest factor in the ruination of the planet. Yet our reliance on stuff continues to grow.


But what would our world look like if we stopped? Would civilisation collapse? Would the planet's ecology be reborn? What would happen to the way we think, make products, use time, express our individuality? Would life be better - or worse?

Visiting places where economies have experienced temporary shut-downs, artisan producers, zero-consumption societies and bringing together a host of expert views, this is both a deeply reported thought-experiment, a history of our relationship with consumption, and a story about the future.


Our private choices are putting the world in peril. The Day the World Stops Shopping is an essential exploration of who we are and what we use, and a vision of a more sustainable world.


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