How can societies create the capacity to thrive in the
emerging era of global resource scarcities and
ecological instability?

Roy Woodbridge argues that the global agenda is unbalanced and dangerous. Our preoccupation with promoting global growth through the application of the principles of neo-classical economics is producing remarkable, and in most respects beneficial changes around the world. But it is also leading to increased competitive tensions, growing inequity and severe ecological strains that presage a rapid descent into global conflict.

To redress the balance, he argues we need to redirect technological advance and related social organization in ways that can equitably meet the "provisioning" needs of the world's peoples (i.e. ensure equitable access to essential ecological goods and services).