
The End of the Megamachine
A Brief History of a Failing Civilization
Fabian Scheidler(Author)
Zero Books (Publisher)
Published on 25. September 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
440 pages
978-1-78904-271-9 (ISBN)
Description
The End of the Megamachine provides a uniquely comprehensive picture of the roots of the destructive forces that are threatening the future of humankind today. Spanning 5000 years of history, the book shows how the three tyrannies of militarized states, capital accumulation and ideological power have been steering both ecosystems and societies to the brink of collapse. With the growing instability of the Megamachine in the 21st century, new dangers open up as well as new possibilities for systemic change, to which everyone can contribute.
"The topic could not be more important. A very valuable and surely timely contribution." Noam Chomsky, Massachusetts Institute of Technology/University of Arizona
"The topic could not be more important. A very valuable and surely timely contribution." Noam Chomsky, Massachusetts Institute of Technology/University of Arizona
Reviews / Votes
"A must read for everyone rising against the system that is destroying life on earth and our future." Vandana Shiva, World Future CouncilMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Collective Ink
Dimensions
Height: 214 mm
Width: 137 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
506 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78904-271-9 (9781789042719)
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E-Book
09/2020
Simon + Schuster LLC
€23.73
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Person
Fabian Scheidler studied history and philosophy in Berlin and theatre directing in Frankfurt/M. He works and lives in Berlin as a writer for print media, television, theatre and opera. In 2009 he co-founded the independent newscast Kontext TV (www.kontext-tv.de/en), producing a monthly broadcast on global justice issues; guests include Noam Chomsky, Vandana Shiva, Immanuel Wallerstein, Jeremy Scahill, Amy Goodman, Saskia Sassen, Yanis Varoufakis, Maude Barlow and many others.