Annie Leonard and Raj Patel: In Conversation

Annie Leonard refreshed the national discussion about the dangers of our consumer-driven society when her smart and funny film, The Story of Stuff, became an Internet phenomenon. With his bestselling book, The Value of Nothing, Raj Patel showed how we've let economics take over our lives. Each author has offered a powerful warning of what we lose when consumption eclipses community. When they meet in conversation, the result promises to be a lively and provocative dialogue. Book-signing to follow.

Location: Brower Center is located in downtown Berkeley across from the UC Berkeley campus one block from Downtown Berkeley BART. Parking available at Oxford Garage (2161 Kittredge, under Brower Center).

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