Dr Bramhall’s review I find fascinating reading. Thank you, Stuart, for publishing it. I want very much to reblog it and study it a bit more.
Endgame: The Problem of Civilization
by Derrick Jensen
Seven Stories Press (2006)
Book Review
Although the writing style is quite informal, the basic structure of environmental activist Derrick Jensen’s two volume opus is that of a philosophical treatise. In Endgame, Jensen makes two highly controversial arguments:
1. The planet and the human species can only be saved by bringing down civilization.
2. This can only be accomplished by violent means.
Like a philosopher, Jensen builds his case on 20 basic premises listed at the beginning of both volumes (see below). By definition, a premise is mutually agreed assumption (as opposed to a statement of fact) that is used to rationally derive a set of conclusions. In other words, if someone rejects your premises, they will also disagree with conclusions based on these premises.
I myself agree with all but premise 9 and 12. Ten years ago, it was believed…
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AuntyUta 
Thanks for reblogging, Aunty.