About the Book

One of the worldas most influential environmentalists reveals a worldwide grassroots movement of hope and humanity
"Blessed Unrest" tells the story of a worldwide movement that is largely unseen by politicians or the media. Hawken, an environmentalist and author, has spent more than a decade researching organizations dedicated to restoring the environment and fostering social justice. From billion-dollar nonprofits to single-person causes, these organizations collectively comprise the largest movement on earth. This is a movement that has no name, leader, or location, but is in every city, town, and culture. It is organizing from the bottom up and is emerging as an extraordinary and creative expression of peopleas needs worldwide.
"Blessed Unrest" explores the diversity of this movement, its brilliant ideas, innovative strategies, and centuries-old history. The culmination of Hawkenas many years of leadership in these fields, it will inspire, surprise, and delight anyone who is worried about the direction the modern world is headed. "Blessed Unrest" is a description of humanityas collective genius and the unstoppable movement to re-imagine our relationship to the environment and one another. Like Hawkenas previous books, "Blessed Unrest" will become a classic in its fielda a touchstone for anyone concerned about our future.

Product Details

Media: Hardcover Book, 352 pages

Language: English

Publisher: Viking Books

ISBN-10: 0670038520

ISBN-13: 9780670038527

Dimensions: 6.42 x 9.54 x 1.11 inches

Shipping Weight: 1.46 lbs

• Categories: Nonprofit Organizations & Charities Ngos and Non Governmental Organizations General Environmental Conservation & Protection