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Discover the transformative insights of 'Billionaire Wilderness', an essential read for anyone interested in the nexus of wealth, philanthropy, and conservation. This compelling 2021 trade paperback, published by Princeton University Press, dives deep into the lifestyles and motivations of the ultra-wealthy living in Teton County, Wyoming—America's richest county plagued by significant income inequality. Based on five years of extensive research and interviews with prominent tech CEOs, Wall Street financiers, and the rural poor, Justin Farrell unveils a unique and troubling perspective on how extreme wealth shapes environmental and social landscapes. This thought-provoking book not only highlights the intricate relationship between affluent elites and rural poverty but also examines how the rich utilize natural settings to address their existential concerns, painting a complex picture of an increasingly stratified America. Ideal for readers seeking to understand the role of money in contemporary conservation efforts, 'Billionaire Wilderness' emphasizes the importance of dialogue between social classes while questioning the ethics behind wealth-driven solutions to environmentalism. With free shipping available, your order will arrive within 6 weeks, giving you ample time to engage with this Amazon Best Business and Leadership Book of 2020. Grab your copy today and embark on a journey through America's changing wilderness and the moral implications of financing conservation in our modern world.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691217123
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
Amazon's Best Business and Leadership Books of 2020
A revealing look at the intersection of wealth, philanthropy, and conservation
Billionaire Wilderness takes you inside the exclusive world of the ultra-wealthy, showing how today's richest people are using the natural environment to solve the existential dilemmas they face. Justin Farrell spent five years in Teton County, Wyoming, the richest county in the United States, and a community where income inequality is the worst in the nation. He conducted hundreds of in-depth interviews, gaining unprecedented access to tech CEOs, Wall Street financiers, and other prominent figures in business and politics. He also talked with the rural poor who live among the ultra-wealthy and often work for them. The result is a penetrating account of the far-reaching consequences of the massive accrual of wealth and a troubling portrait of a changing American West where romanticizing rural poverty and conserving nature can be lucrative, socially as well as financially.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691217123
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
Amazon's Best Business and Leadership Books of 2020
A revealing look at the intersection of wealth, philanthropy, and conservation
Billionaire Wilderness takes you inside the exclusive world of the ultra-wealthy, showing how today's richest people are using the natural environment to solve the existential dilemmas they face. Justin Farrell spent five years in Teton County, Wyoming, the richest county in the United States, and a community where income inequality is the worst in the nation. He conducted hundreds of in-depth interviews, gaining unprecedented access to tech CEOs, Wall Street financiers, and other prominent figures in business and politics. He also talked with the rural poor who live among the ultra-wealthy and often work for them. The result is a penetrating account of the far-reaching consequences of the massive accrual of wealth and a troubling portrait of a changing American West where romanticizing rural poverty and conserving nature can be lucrative, socially as well as financially.