Principles for a Self-Directed Society

PREORDERS ONLY-- this book is backordered

by Jesse Smith

Principles for a Self-Directed Society is a new book by Jesse S. Smith, published by Basementia Publications.

The book begins with a brief overview of the prehistory of human society, going all the way back to the origin of the universe. The discussion continues with a consideration of four basic goals, the challenges which face people who strive to attain those goals, and some of the means which may be adapted by a self-aware global society in pursuit of those goals. The goals considered by the book are:

  • Peace
  • Environmental Restoration
  • Health and Prosperity
  • Basic Rights

The book then discusses a number of specific political and economic considerations and reforms which are recommended in order to better pursue those goals. After a final brief discussion of the problematic nature of some of the most deeply ingrained aspects of our society, the text concludes with creative visions for a future world, and additional strategies for, as the closing chapter is titled, Consciously Creating Positive Social Change.

 

The Military-Industrial Complex

The farewell address of President Eisenhower

with an introduction by Jesse Smith

A back-pocket-sized book newly available from Basementia Publications contains President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s famous farewell address to the nation, in which he coined the term, “The Military-Industrial Complex.” The Basementia edition features an introduction by Jesse Smith, which explores the historical context and modern-day relevance of Eisenhower’s speech.

Its publishers say that this newly released paperback, aptly titled The Military-Industrial Complex, not only comes just in time for the elections, but is also timely in a broader context. “Nearly fifty years ago, President Eisenhower was talking about mechanized agriculture and the dawn of the computer age,” says Jesse Smith, the book’s editor and the owner of Basementia. “And now we see in political ascendency exactly the sort of situation he was describing, with an ideologically motivated conflict of indefinite duration, and this uncontrollable economic monster that feeds off it. Eisenhower still has some lessons for us.”

The Military-Industrial Complex is available from Basementia Publications, with secure payment processing online at www.basementiapublications.com. The little book sells for the small price of $4.99, plus 80 cents for shipping and handling. You can also send check or money order to:

Basementia
P.O. Box 13322
Portland, OR 97213

Basementia Publications is a division of Basement Productions, Inc. In addition to selling books, the company offers subsidy publishing and online distribution services to interested authors and publishing houses. Basementia also offers a variety of promotional services including graphic design, printing services, website design, and web hosting, with details available at www.basementiadesign.com.