'The topic could not be more important. A very valuable and surely timely contribution.'

– Noam Chomsky, Laureate Professor, University of Arizona

'A fascinating new take on the parts of human history that got us where we are today.'

– Bill McKibben, Founder of Third Act and author of The Flag, The Cross and The Station Wagon

'This book, a sensation in Germany when it was first published, challenges us to seek a new path for our and the planet's survival.'

– Maude Barlow, Council of the Canadians

'A magnificent book, that couldn't be more topical. We owe gratitude, solidarity and a lot of admiration to the author.'

– Jean Ziegler

'A fascinating book, delightful to read in spite of the grim topic. This is an excellent reflection on the terror/hope that we are living.'

– John Holloway, Autonomous University of Puebla, Mexico

'You can't be a serious activist committed to creating a new world if you haven't read this.'

– Firoze Manji, Carleton University

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