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Humanizing the Economy: Co-operatives in the Age of Capital (Environmental Economics)
John Restakis
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Description for Humanizing the Economy: Co-operatives in the Age of Capital (Environmental Economics)
Paperback. At the close of the twentieth century, corporate capitalism extended its reach over the globe. This book shows how co-operative models for economic and social development can create a more equitable and humane future. Num Pages: 294 pages. BIC Classification: KCS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 153 x 20. Weight in Grams: 464.
At the close of the twentieth century, corporate capitalism extended its reach over the globe. While its defenders argue that globalisation is the only way forward for modern, democratic societies, the spread of this system is failing to meet even the most basic needs of billions of individuals around the world. Moreover, the entrenchment of this free market system is undermining the foundations of healthy societies, caring communities, and personal wellbeing. This book shows how co-operative models for economic and social development can create a more equitable, just, and humane future. With over 800 million members in 85 countries and ... Read more
At the close of the twentieth century, corporate capitalism extended its reach over the globe. While its defenders argue that globalisation is the only way forward for modern, democratic societies, the spread of this system is failing to meet even the most basic needs of billions of individuals around the world. Moreover, the entrenchment of this free market system is undermining the foundations of healthy societies, caring communities, and personal wellbeing. This book shows how co-operative models for economic and social development can create a more equitable, just, and humane future. With over 800 million members in 85 countries and ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
New Society Publishers
Condition
New
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
Gabriola Island, United States
ISBN
9780865716513
SKU
V9780865716513
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Ref
99-15
About John Restakis
John Restakis has been active in the co-op movement for 15 years. He is the Executive Director of the BC Co-operative Association and has been a consultant for co-op development projects in Africa and Asia. A pioneering researcher into international co-operative economies, he writes and lectures on economic democracy and the role of co-operatives in humanizing economies.
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