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Subject: [Test] Book Study: A Compassionate Civilization by Robertson Work
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We are at a turning point in history. Work argues that it is urgent to
change the way we think about society and proposes six areas of
transformation.
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*A Compassionate Civilization:*
*The Urgency of Sustainable Development and Mindful Activism—*
*Reflections and Recommendations*
*Author: Robertson Work*
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*BOOK:* We are at a turning point in the history of civilization. Anyone
watching the news can understand why. Our generation faces the challenges
of global warming, misogyny, racism, systemic poverty, oligarchy, and more.
Some believe that this will lead to a kind of fascist, environmentally
ruined dystopia. Robertson Work, who has spent decades working in
poverty-stricken villages and developing countries, does not believe all
hope is lost.

In this revolutionary guide, Work uses his experiences with the United
Nations and organizations and communities across the globe to outline the
fundamentals of a compassionate civilization. He argues that it is urgent
to change the way we think about society and proposes six areas of
transformation to focus on:

   - environmental sustainability
   - gender equality
   - socioeconomic justice
   - cultural tolerance
   - participatory governance
   - nonviolence

Each of these six foundations is necessary to form the compassionate
civilization Work envisions. In addition to the theoretical themes of such
a society, Work shares effective leadership methods to help make this dream
a reality as a movement of movements and as global-local citizens. He
encourages you to become more aware of problems and possibilities around
you and practice empathetic, effective social activism and care for self
and others. Anyone can make a difference. Robertson Work shows you exactly
where to begin.

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