What Can We Do

The view that capitalism is an inherently flawed, exploitative, crisis-prone, oppressive system is not new. But neoliberal capitalism’s flaws are increasingly dangerous in Western countries and globally as corporations exert growing influence on governments, as the endless pursuit of profits pushes our climate to the breaking point and as far-right politics dominate the media. Solutions are needed. Fast. In We Can Do Better, David Camfield lays out a theoretical basis for political and social change that fuses critical Marxism with insights from anti-racist queer feminism. This reconstructed historical materialism treats capitalism and class as inextricably interwoven with gender, race and sexuality. After discussing today’s most influential social theories, Camfield uses this theory to analyze a range of issues that face our world today, including climate change, growing social insecurity and the persistence of sexism and racism. Camfield argues that the key to achieving change for the better is social struggle, and he offers ideas about moving from social theory to social action.

Air, water, and soil pollution are major dangers, both for humans and for the other species with which we share this planet. Young readers will learn how pollution happens, what problems it causes, and how to stop it.

Animal species are disappearing at an alarming rate. This informative book introduces kids to some of the animals in danger and examines what can be done to preserve Earth’s ecological diversity.

Your young readers will learn about both the fossil fuels we depend upon today and the alternative energy sources we are likely to become reliant upon in the future.

Looks at the problem of acid rain, examining what acid rain is, where it comes from, its negative effects, and methods that are taken to avoid its formation.

While many people have heard about the gaping hole in the ozone layer over Antarctica, this seasonal hole is only one part of ozone depletion. There are signs that this hole may be shrinking as a result of recent efforts to limit certain kinds of pollution. More troubling is the overall depletion scientists have detected worldwide. Readers will find no gaps or holes in this succinct and straightforward discussion of the issue.

Offers a simple explanation of the environmental issue of nuclear waste, and explores some possible and proven ways to address the problems it causes.

Explains the challenges that face the planet with regard to invasive species, exploring the root causes of this issue, and offering possible solutions.