Designing the Green Economy: The Post-Industrial Alternative to Corporate Globalization 0 Edition

Brian Milani’s Designing the Green Economy is a very timely and courageous book. The author not only gives us a very convincing and well-documented analysis of the reasons for the collapse of the post-war Fordist economy, the rise of neoliberal Casino Capitalism, and why this economy produces more ‘illth’ than wealth. He also shows that a transition to an alternative Green Economy is both necessary and possible. For all those who begin to question the promises of those who, in the face of global economic, ecological, and social crises, still continue with just ‘more of the same,’ this book is a must. (Maria Mies)

What a surpirsing mix of theoretical ambition and practical experience! Reading this book sharpens your view on the post-materialist society in the making. (Wolfgang Sachs)

Brian Milani’s work is a pathbreaking contribution into the alternatives opened up by the ‘new materialism’ and how it can enhance environmental and social justice. (Robin Murray)

This is an important book, both in terms of its content and its intent. Soundly rooted in today’s social and political context, it offers a crucial perspective on technology that all people should consider very seriously. (Ursula M. Franklin)

A concise, deeply-researched, practical guide for shaping sustainable economies. (Hazel Henderson)

An experienced builder, Milani provides not just a painstaking deconstruction of industrial capitalism, but a positive ecological vision: the windows on, and doors to enter a new age of ecology. (Wayne Roberts)

In Designing the Green Economy, Milani describes his approach as Marxist/Taoist. So don’t pick up this book thinking you’re going to get something from the Chicago school of Economics. Nevertheless, many of his basic points are accepted wisdom. The book is a demanding but rewarding read, especially in its overview of how we got from Adam Smith to here. (Cameron Smith Toronto Star)

A very impressive book. It has the requisite breadth and depth that appeal to an academic, but is written in a style that is highly readable, comprehensive, and fairly conversational. An informative, provocative, and refreshing read. Recommended as as an essential book for those interested in a deeper understanding of the history of economic progress and how it affects contemporary society and the environment. It is also a book of theoretical possibilities and practical solutions. (Environmental Practice)

Well-written and well-researched book. (Bulletin & Science, Technology & Society)