cover image Dream of a Nation: Inspiring Ideas and Calls For Action

Dream of a Nation: Inspiring Ideas and Calls For Action

Edited by Tyson Miller. See Innovation (www.seeinnovation.org), $29.95 (446p) ISBN 978-0615482262

At a time when the country is in dire need of a jolt to revive the spirits of many Americans, this decidedly progressive work by the SEE Innovation Project seeks to deliver such a spark. Using statistics%E2%80%93some depressing, others eye-opening%E2%80%93to outline the problems facing the country, the book breaks ranks from much of the public discourse that focuses solely on what%E2%80%99s wrong with the county by collecting numerous experts%E2%80%99 recommendations about what can be done to turn the country around. Suggestions range from what individuals can do to improve the environment%E2%80%93switch to more energy-efficient light bulbs, for example%E2%80%93to steps the government can take to improve the quality of healthcare. Miller uses a perfect blend of text and graphics to spell out what can and should be done to move the country forward; a must-read for anyone who wants to be a part of the solution. (Oct.)