Social and Ethical Issues

Social ecology provides a holistic framework for change, based on the interrelationships between the personal, social, environmental and 'spiritual'. It helps understand how we got here, and how to realise more sustainable, caring futures. Students from all disciplines can use this valuable resource to help to enrich their learning with insights and principles from social ecology.

Navigating Global Crises: A Guide to a Sustainable and Secure Future In a world grappling with interconnected crises, The Insecurity Trap offers a vital analysis of our worsening state and a path towards a more sustainable and secure future. This concise guide tackles pressing issues like climate breakdown, economic inequality, and the rise of militarism, providing readers with the knowledge to counteract hopelessness and ignorance. Paul Rogers expertly dissects the 'insecurity trap,' highlighting the need to address environmental limits, transform the global economy for equitable sharing, and rethink international security through a human-centered approach. Discover actionable strategies to promote social justice, challenge prevailing power structures, and build a world where security benefits all, not just a privileged few. This essential resource empowers individuals and communities to drive meaningful change and navigate the complexities of our time. It is for general readers interested in peace studies, environmental issues, and social justice.

This anthology covers diverse yet interconnected themes, including what it means to be a conscious witness of our times, questions about 9/11, the second Bush administration and the American Empire Project, the global economic crisis, income inequalities, personally navigating chaos and the election of Donald Trump. Here are alternative, radical ideas for social reform and tackling inequality. They offer an account of how American economic and political elites have undermined democracy and drastically weakened the U.S., while causing untold suffering in the Middle East and around the world. The author shows how we can make a lasting difference. The seeds of practical hope are nurtured for navigating chaos and for countering fear. He also suggests what we can do to re-imagine America as, "the promise of a new beginning." He calls for a new Covenant between the American people and its government that engages both conservatives and progressives