'This excellent book provides a unique perspective on sustainability and globalisation, two subjects which are usually viewed as inherently contradictory. The author argues convincingly that the two can be reconciled if we are willing to introduce some fundamental changes in the way we run our economy and society. He provides some powerful and bold insights into how to achieve this.' Professor Emilio Herbolzheimer, Henley Business School 'In this ground-breaking book, Peter McManners shines a spotlight on some of the most intractable and important issues of the current age. He exposes the 'dark underbelly' of globalization and the problems that arise from the narrow pursuit of economic objectives. He is not alone in recognising the problems, but the strength of this book is the policy framework proposed to solve them...Green Outcomes in the Real World is published at a time when the world needs new ideas and a new direction. It defines that new direction and should be compulsory reading for policy makers and students of international affairs. It sets the framework that could support the greening of the economy and society.' Paul Taylor, Emeritus Professor of International Relations, London School of Economics 'Peter McManners rightly identifies the failure to question the orthodoxy of economic globalisation as a roadblock along humanity's journey towards sustainability. Committed free-traders will be uncomfortable with his conclusions, but they should read this book. They will find he is no enemy of competition and free markets. The essence of his valuable proposal is that by encouraging a greater diversity of economic models and allowing more room for nations individually, and in self-selecting groups, to find their own paths to sustainability, competition will encourage creativity, innovation and a more resilient global economy. McManners outlines a new global economic structure, built on the foundations of his four principles of proximization, which not only sits more easily within its surrounding eco-systems, but is also a more comfortable and pleasing place for us to live.' Stewart Wallis, Executive Director, the New Economics Foundation 'In this valuable and incisive book, McManners provides a coherent overview of thinking about the critical issue of sustainability in the real world. He underlines the need to adapt economics to serve society better and to reorient the paths of globalisation and growth so as to decouple our notion of progress from environmental degradation. To achieve such deep changes, he makes challenging proposals for a new balance of responsibility and partnership in world affairs. These are indeed critical issues which will determine the future of humanity in the twenty-first century.' Martin Lees, Secretary General, Club of Rome