At a moment in history when longstanding capitalist beliefs about the ability of the free market to self-adjust are being cast into doubt, Montreal-based authors Peter G. Brown and Geoffrey Garver's new book could not be more timely. Right Relationship aims to present a bold new economic model for our world. Blindly following an ideology based on limitless growth, the authors argue, makes it impossible for our economies to strike a necessary balance with social and environmental concerns. Using the Quaker concept of "right relationship" as a springboard, Brown and Garver draw an in-depth blueprint for a new model that would allow for environmental and social stability, along with sustainable economic growth. The book begins by posing five fundamental questions about what an economy is intended to do, then goes on to outline a four-point plan for the creation of what the authors call a "Whole Earth Economy." Brown and Garver's sweeping prescription for international economic restructuring is not for the faint of heart, but they argue that, given our current environmental and financial uncertainty, radical action and international co-operation are imperative. Fortunately, their ambitious scheme is rooted in competent, critical thinking. Relying on a wide range of intellectual forebears - including John Maynard Keynes, Jane Jacobs, and Aldo Leopold - the book addresses myriad concerns, from fossil fuel depletion to unstable employment rates to failing states. In the process, Brown and Garver demonstrate a thorough understanding of the interconnected nature of the world's systems, and offer concrete solutions to their failings. With an extensive bibliography and a highly readable style, Right Relationship puts forth a necessary idea in a persuasive and accessible manner. As the world's stock markets tumble alongside a growing environmental crisis and increased pressure on the world's disadvantaged people, the quest for a global policy shift has never seemed so urgent. Right Relationship is the guidebook we've been waiting for.