Offering a deep reevaluation of how we approach environmental challenges, this book argues that small technical fixes and efficiency gains cannot by themselves secure a sustainable future. Instead, it calls for a change in values and behavior so that human life and other forms of life can thrive over the long term.

The author critiques commonplace remedies and outlines a strategic shift from an acquisition-driven lifestyle toward a mode of being that prioritizes ecological balance. The text combines cultural analysis with practical recommendations for individuals, institutions, and designers who want to align daily choices with broader ecological aims.

Key themes

• Redefining sustainability as long-term flourishing
• Cultural drivers of consumption and how to shift them
• Practical steps for embedding sustainability in design and policy

Paperback, 246 pages. Yale University Press, 2008.

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