Possibly the most memorable essay in here examines Serena Williams and her experiences in tennis - how she is portrayed, how she is treated on the court, her reactions and how those in turn are portrayed. David Grayson, Emeritus Professor of Corporate Responsibility at Cranfield University School of Management and co-author of The Sustainable Business Handbook A wonderful guide to how to be human in the 21st Century' – Ece Temelkuran, How to Lose a Country: the Seven Steps from Democracy to Dictatorship The book consists of seven poetic sections accompanied by images of paintings, drawings, sculptures, and screen grabs. Some have called the book one single poem, while others break it into its various sections, considering each its own poem. Although few of the poems have formal titles, they are strung together with consistent themes and prosaic tendencies. Teasley, Lisa (28 March 2023). "Introducing Claudia Rankine's 'Citizen' ". Alta . Retrieved May 25, 2023.

David Grayson, Emeritus Professor of Corporate Responsibility at Cranfield University School of Management and co-author of The Sustainable Business Handbook In this engaging book, Jon lays out his full vision for how this mindset shift can transform not just business, but NGOs and governments too.' Although I've always been a huge fan of Serena Williams, reading about her experiences with racist refs and tennis players made me respect her even more.The shift from consumer to citizen is a truly big idea. If you’re in a position of strategic influence, I strongly recommend you engage with this and consciously explore what it might mean for your organisation.' – Dame Fiona Reynolds DBE, Former Director General, National Trust, and Trustee, BBC Jon is working with a set of ideas and tools that have the potential to change politics forever. In fact, they could change everything forever.' I've never been more convinced he has one of the few big ideas that's easily applied, fundamentally needed and genuinely offers a chance of change. Get on board for his new work, now. I am.' We’ll answer as soon as we can - at busy times you might need to wait up to an hour. If the wait is long, we’ll tell you about other ways to get advice. You can also try calling again later.

Every great transformation requires a new story. A story that reveals new possibilities and points toward an optimistic alternative to the current situation. Citizens presents just such a story.' Driven by a deep need to understand the impact on society of 3,000 commercial messages a day, he gathered three Masters degrees, exploring consumerism and its alternatives from every angle. There are a few parts of England we don’t cover yet. If you’re in one of these areas, we’ll give you other options when you call. Best of the Decade: What Books Will We Still Be Reading in 10 Years?". Literary Hub. 2019-09-24 . Retrieved 2020-02-18. Every great transformation requires a new story. A story that reveals new possibilities and points toward an optimistic alternative to the current situation. Citizens presents just such a story.' - Tim Brown, Chair of IDEO and author of Change By DesignThe wonderful thing is that he not only gives us hope but more importantly he lights a pathway to make this new paradigm a reality through the years of deep work, thinking and action that have formed the basis of his book.' I hate this kind of material. Every other line, I'm shouting: "what are you talking about? What has happened? What are you trying to say? What is 'The memory of a memory isn't a memory, but it cuts to the soul and bares forth the fruit of the ghost of a passion, leaving the cold imprint of a leaden shadow hanging on the heart's beat'". [I just made that last sentence up. But you'd never know, would you?]. The shift from consumer to citizen is a truly big idea. If you’re in a position of strategic influence, I strongly recommend you engage with this and consciously explore what it might mean for your organisation.'

Nichola Raihani, Professor of Evolution and Behaviour, University College London, and author, The Social Instinct You Are A Global Citizen challenges us to take a deeper look at our role as global citizens, from the armchair traveller to the frequent flyer and everyone in between, providing a springboard for us to understand the world and other cultures by first understanding ourselves.Citizens is a breath of fresh air amidst deep concern about the future of democracy. It offers a powerful vision for the transformation of our institutions.’ Marietje Schaake, International Policy Director, Stanford University Cyber Policy Center, and author, Democracy.com Every great transformation requires a new story. A story that reveals new possibilities and points toward an optimistic alternative to the current situation. Citizens presents just such a story.' With all the resources and ingenuity at our dispoal, we humans can solve our problems. But we don't. Why not ? And what can you and I do about it ? There is such a thing as an idea whose time has come. This is that idea.' – James Perry, Board Member, B Lab Global, and Founding Partner, Snowball Investment Management