Cover art for Doing Good Better
Published
Guardian Books, July 2016
ISBN
9781783350513
Format
Softcover, 336 pages
Dimensions
19.8cm × 12.9cm × 2cm

Doing Good Better Effective Altruism and a Radical New Way to Make a Difference

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Almost all of us want to make a difference. So we volunteer, donate to charity, recycle or try to cut down our carbon emissions. But rarely do we know how much of a difference we're really making.

In a remarkable re-examination of the evidence, Doing Good Better reveals why buying sweatshop-produced goods benefits the poor; why cosmetic surgeons can do more good than charity workers; and why giving to a relief fund is generally not the best way to help after a natural disaster. By examining the charities you give to, the volunteering you do, the goods you buy and the career you pursue, this fascinating and often surprising guide shows how through simple actions you can improve thousands of lives - including your own.

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