Off the Grid by Nick Rosen

Off the Grid by Nick Rosen

A look inside the subculture of off-grid living, taking readers across the ideological spectrum and across America

Written by a leading authority on living off the grid, this is a fascinating and timely look at one of the fastest growing movements in America. In researching the stories that would become Off the Grid, Nick Rosen traveled from one end of the United States to the other, spending time with all kinds of individuals and families striving to live their lives the way they want to-free from dependence on municipal power and amenities, and free from the inherent dependence on the government and its far-reaching arms. While the people profiled may not have a lot in common in terms of their daily lives or their personal background, what they do share is an understanding of how unique their lives are, and how much effort and determination is required to maintain the lifestyle in the face of modern America's push toward connectivity and development.

Nicholas Rosen is a emerging authority on living off the grid, having written extensively for the Times (London), the Guardian, and Reuters on the issue. He is also a documentary filmmaker who has won numerous awards. In the back of his RV, he edits the website Off-Grid.net with a laptop plugged into the cigar lighter (and a wireless modem plugged into the laptop). He maintains a part-time off-grid residence on the island of Majorca, where he enjoys cooking, diving, and trespassing.

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ISBN 13	9780143117384
ISBN 10	0143117386
Title	Off the Grid
Author	Nick Rosen
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Penguin Putnam Inc
Year published	2010-07-27
Number of pages	304
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