Expo is approaching, and a little less than two months from the start of the event which will keep Milan busy for 6 months (until October 31st), the book “The Provocations of EXPO – The health of the planet in the hands of the consumer” (InDialogo editions, 11,90 euros, 144 pp.). The volume, written by Andrew Martyr e David Tentori, exponents of the cultural association ”Il Caffè Geopolitico”, which publishes the same name online magazine (www.ilcaffegeopolitico.org), it is proposed to deepen the contents of the slogan "Feeding the planet: energy for life”, offering a concrete contribution on the overview of the central topics of the debate relating to the themes of Expo.
Expo 2015 will see events and exhibitions from over 144 countries, united by the common thread of food safety, and the book analyzes global problems, such as the undernourishment and malnutrition, overcrowding of the population, it waste of food and intensive exploitation of the grounds. However, they are also offered some possible solutions: global issues whose solution can also start to come from a change in behavior from below, thanks to a greater responsibility and awareness of the citizen/consumer.
Il Geopolitical café aims to promote foreign culture in our country, telling and explaining what is happening in the world with a style accessible to all, being able to make use of the contribution of young geopolitical experts and numerous collaborators in Italy and abroad. The book is also available for purchase in e-book format on the main platforms, including Amazon and BookRepublic, at the price of 4,99 euros.
You can find at this link cover and extract from the volume, with index and preface by Alberto Negri, journalist of Il Sole 24 Ore.
By clicking on these links instead, here are the articles on the Expo theme that appeared on Firstonline:
Expo, 70 days to the inauguration. Renzi: "From scandal to opportunity"
Expo: expectation is growing, a journey among the partners of the event
Expo 2015, 55 all'alba – Journey among the partners: the role of Enel and FCA
