Thursday, August 18, 2011

Wellington.scoop.co.nz » Storm stops launch of disaster book

Wellington.scoop.co.nz » Storm stops launch of disaster book

Press Release – Laurence Boomert
Fleeing Vesuvius NZ Edition, a book that tells us how to respond to climatic, energy and economic catastrophes was to be launched at Parliament this week but was postponed due to the snow storm.

Rather than see this as ironic, co-publisher Laurence Boomert believes this highlights the message that Fleeing Vesuvius NZ Edition is trying to convey. “The security of of our food, energy and money has never been more precarious and we need to be planning how we will deal with likely disruptions.”

Originally published in response to Ireland’s economic collapse, Fleeing Vesuvius NZ Edition comprises essays by 12 New Zealand and 27 international writers, answering; “how do we respond to economic and environmental collapse?”


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