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100 1 $aBunzl, John M.$q(John Martin),$d1957-$eauthor.
245 14$aThe SIMPOL solution :$ba new way to think about solving the world's biggest problems /$cJohn Bunzl and Nick Duffell.
260 $aAmherst, New York :$bPrometheus Books,$c2018.
300 $a248 p. ;$c23 cm.
500 $aOriginally published: London : Peter Owen Publishers , 2017.
504 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
505 0 $aThe staggering power of competition -- A new context for governance -- The blame game -- Anger and bargaining on the difficult journey -- Identity and belonging -- A new thinking platform -- Criteria for worldcentric political action -- The simultaneous policy -- An evolutionary perspective.
520 $a"The SIMPOL Solution, spearheaded by the Simultaneous Policy (SIMPOL) Organization, gives voters around the world a new way to pressure their leaders to address global problems ranging from climate change to mass immigration and gross income disparities. Blending politics and psychology, The SIMPOL Solution shows how through simultaneous action--through cooperation--we can overcome the problems we face today and our children will face tomorrow.The authors argue that the chief barrier to tackling pressing international issues is a vicious circle of destructive global competition, in which nations, corporations, and citizens are helplessly caught. Our current economic system--which rewards corporations and nations that offer the greatest profits no matter what the social costs--has the effect of hollowing out national politics and encouraging either voter apathy or populism championed by the Far Right.The good news is that it doesn't takemasses of people to break this vicious circle and initiate lasting change. In fact, key transitions in human history were initiated by small numbers of activists. Already endorsed by leading policy-makers, visionaries, and public figures, this exciting book offers everyone a way to become a part of this important worldwide movement for change"--$cProvided by publisher.
520 $a"The SIMPOL Solution, spearheaded by the Simultaneous Policy (SIMPOL) Organization, gives voters around the world a new way to pressure their leaders to address global problems ranging from climate change to mass immigration and gross income disparities"--$cProvided by publisher.
650 0$aPolitical planning$xCitizen participation.
650 0$aInternationalism.
650 0$aPolitical participation.
700 1 $aDuffell, Nick,$eauthor.