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Reinventing Collapse: The Soviet Example and American Prospects

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In the waning days of the American Empire the US administration finds itself mired in political crisis; foreign policy has come under sharp criticism and the economy is in steep decline. These trends mirror the experience of the Soviet Union in the early 1980s. "Reinventing Collapse" examines the circumstances of the demise of the Soviet superpower and offers clear insights into how we might prepare for coming events. Rather than focusing on doom and gloom, "Reinventing Collapse" suggests that there is room for optimism if we focus our efforts on personal and cultural transformation. With characteristic dry humour, Orlov identifies three progressive stages of response to the looming crisis: Mitigation - alleviating the impact of the coming upheaval; Adaptation - adjusting to the reality of changed conditions; and, Opportunity - flourishing after the collapse. He argues that by examining maladaptive parts of our common cultural baggage we can survive and thrive and discover more meaningful and fulfilling lives, in spite of steadily deteriorating circumstances. This challenging yet inspiring work is a must-read for anyone concerned about energy, geopolitics, international relations and life in a post-Peak Oil world.

Table of Contents:
Introduction; The Soviet Example; Superpower Similarities; The Collapse Gap; Collapse Mitigation; Adaptation; Career Opportunities; Conclusion; Index.

About the Author :
Dmitry Orlov is a Russian-American engineer and writer who was born in Leningrad and immigrated to the United States at the age of 12. Orlov lives off the grid, sailing his boat up and down the Eastern Seaboard and commuting by bicycle. He is the author of Reinventing Collapse and blogs regularly at Club Orlov.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780865716063
  • Publisher: New Society Publishers
  • Publisher Imprint: New Society Publishers
  • Height: 229 mm
  • No of Pages: 176
  • Returnable: Y
  • Sub Title: The Soviet Example and American Prospects
  • Width: 152 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0865716064
  • Publisher Date: 01 Jun 2008
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Spine Width: 15 mm
  • Weight: 300 gr


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