Description
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Allan Todd is an ecosocialist/environmental and anti-fascist activist. He is a member of Anti-Capitalist Resistance and Extinction Rebellion North Lakes (Cumbria), and is the author of Revolutions 1789-1917 (CUP), Trotsky: The Passionate Revolutionary (Pen & Sword), Ecosocialism Not Extinction (Resistance Books), and Che Guevara: The Romantic Revolutionary (Pen & Sword).
CONTENTS
Introduction: Optimism of the will; 1. The climate shit we’re in; 2. The Sixth Mass Extinction; 3. The threat of pandemics; 4. The twilight of democracy; 5. Creeping fascism; 6. Blood and Fire: Birth of a monster; 7. Out of control; 8. Deadly paradoxes and killer corporations; 9. In greater harmony with nature; 10. A better world is possible; 11. (We say we want a) Revolution; Conclusion: Hope and history.
ENDORSEMENTS
“Extinction Rebellion somewhat succeeded in its goal to break the wall of climate denial which was hampering necessary progress. Critics have rightly argued though, that to move forwards, we need a shared ‘overstanding’ of the colonialist, capitalist, political economy that has the destruction of people and planet as its core operating system, as well as a visionary alternative to cohere around. In this compelling, thoughtfully explained book, Allan Todd offers us both, with a radical and feasible proposal for our Ecosocialist future. Let’s dream and build together, For the Earth to Live!”
Dr. Gail Bradbrook, Co-Founder Extinction Rebellion
“Allan Todd isn’t just a writer, he’s a climate activist with an impressive record; and this book is the culmination of years of political struggle. Rich in arguments and ideas, For The Earth To Live is an essential handbook for those who want to take action for a better world, for both people and planet.”
Simon Hannah, author of A Party with Socialists in it and Reclaiming the Future.