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The Wrecking Crew: The Inside Story of Rock and Roll's Best-Kept Secret
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Monoculture: How One Story Is Changing Everything

by F. S. Michaels

ISBN13: 9780986853807
ISBN10: 0986853801
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As human beings, we've always told stories: stories about who we are, where we come from, and where we're going. Now imagine that one of those stories is taking over the others, narrowing our diversity and creating a monoculture. Because of the rise of the economic story, six areas of your world - your work, your relationships with others and the environment, your community, your physical and spiritual health, your education, and your creativity - are changing, or have already changed, in subtle and not-so-subtle ways. And because how you think shapes how you act, the monoculture isn't just changing your mind - it's changing your life.In Monoculture, FS Michaels draws on extensive research and makes surprising connections among disciplines to take a big-picture look at how one story is changing everything. Her research and writing have been supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, the Killam Trusts, and regional and municipal arts councils. Michaels has an MBA, and lives and writes in British Columbia.

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: boyinthehedge, January 12, 2012 (view all comments by boyinthehedge)
An award winning book that is clearly written, easy to read, and full of substance, a book that will give more than one 'ah ha' moment. After reading this book it feels like a light has been switched on and you can finally see and understand a lot of what is going on in the world.
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: ladyi, January 3, 2012 (view all comments by ladyi)
If you've wanted someone to put into words what you have been feeling or thinking for the past few years, you've found it in Monoculture...smart, decisive, compelling, it comes alongside to help you through the maze and find a better way to live!
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: mysterious3rd, January 1, 2012 (view all comments by mysterious3rd)
Fascinating book! The idea is that there is a loss of value diversity in different areas of life, and that changes how we live. The book looks at changing trends in work, education, communities, creativity and the art, spirituality, healthcare and government - so there is a wide application to a wide variety of readers. The book is well written with lots of good examples and in many ways explains things that I perhaps noticed but could not articulate. Overall, it is a great read and the perfect length...not too long and not too short.
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ISBN:: 9780986853807
Author:: Michaels, F. S.
Publisher:: Red Clover
Subject:: Business - General
Publication Date:: 20110531
Binding:: TRADE PAPER
Language:: English

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