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Monoculture: How One Story Is Changing Everything
Author: F. S. Michaels
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Winner of the 2011 NCTE George Orwell Award for outstanding contributions to the critical analysis of public discourse. One of The Atlantics Top 11 PhilosophyPsychology Books of 2011 As human beings, weve always told stories stories about who we are, where we come from, and where were 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 isnt just changing your mind - its changing your life. I found myself reading non-stop, underlining like crazy...an astute explanation about what Ive been feeling recently, something I couldnt put my finger on... Michaels] writes in clear, energetic prose thats thoughtful, engaging and unforced. She defines and analyzes without judgment or insistence...a breath of fresh air... - NPR Ohio ...a singularly brilliant and accessible analysis of some of the fundamental assumptions and driving principles of our time. - Comment Magazine ...a single lucid narrative thats bound to first make you somewhat uncomfortable and insecure, then give you the kind of pause from which you can step back and move forward with more autonomy, authenticity and mindfulness than ever. - The Atlantic 5 stars The cause and effect of our world is more surprising than youd think. With intriguing notions about the driving ideas of stories in every shape of our life, Monoculture is an incredibly fascinating way about how the mind works and todays consumer culture. - Midwest Book Review If you just read one book this year, read this one. - BuriedInPrint blog A smart and realistic guide to first recognizing the monoculture and the challenges of transcending its limitations. - BrainPickings.org A thin, enrapturing gem. Its accessible, sensible--exactly the sort of book that should have (and still could + should ) take off and create a tiny little dent in books. - Kenyon Review As human beings, weve always told stories stories about who we are, where we come from, and where were 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 isnt just changing your mind its 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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Winner of the 2011 NCTE George Orwell Award for outstanding contributions to the critical analysis of public discourse. One of The Atlantics Top 11 PhilosophyPsychology Books of 2011 As human beings, weve always told stories stories about who we are, where we come from, and where were 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 isnt just changing your mind - its changing your life. I found myself reading non-stop, underlining like crazy...an astute explanation about what Ive been feeling recently, something I couldnt put my finger on... Michaels] writes in clear, energetic prose thats thoughtful, engaging and unforced. She defines and analyzes without judgment or insistence...a breath of fresh air... - NPR Ohio ...a singularly brilliant and accessible analysis of some of the fundamental assumptions and driving principles of our time. - Comment Magazine ...a single lucid narrative thats bound to first make you somewhat uncomfortable and insecure, then give you the kind of pause from which you can step back and move forward with more autonomy, authenticity and mindfulness than ever. - The Atlantic 5 stars The cause and effect of our world is more surprising than youd think. With intriguing notions about the driving ideas of stories in every shape of our life, Monoculture is an incredibly fascinating way about how the mind works and todays consumer culture. - Midwest Book Review If you just read one book this year, read this one. - BuriedInPrint blog A smart and realistic guide to first recognizing the monoculture and the challenges of transcending its limitations. - BrainPickings.org A thin, enrapturing gem. Its accessible, sensible--exactly the sort of book that should have (and still could + should ) take off and create a tiny little dent in books. - Kenyon Review As human beings, weve always told stories stories about who we are, where we come from, and where were 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 isnt just changing your mind its 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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