John Restakis

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Humanizing the Economy: Co-Operatives in the Age of CapitalPaperback, 1 September 2010

Humanizing the Economy: Co-Operatives in the Age of Capital
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Print Length
295 pages
Language
English
Publisher
New Society Publishers - New Society Publishers
Date Published
1 Sep 2010
ISBN-10
086571651X
ISBN-13
9780865716513

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How the largest social movement in history is making the world a better place.

At the close of the twentieth century, corporate capitalism extended its reach over the globe. While its defenders argue that globalization 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.

Humanizing the Economy 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 a long history linking economic to social values, the co-operative movement is the most powerful grassroots movement in the world. Its future as an alternative to corporate capitalism is explored through a wide range of real-world examples including:

  • Emilia Romagna's co-operative economy of in Northern Italy
  • Argentina's recovered factory movement
  • Japan's consumer and health co-operatives

Highlighting the hopes and struggles of everyday people seeking to make their world a better place, Humanizing the Economy is essential reading for anyone who cares about the reform of economics, globalization, and social justice.

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 on co-operative economies, he writes and lectures on economic democracy and the role of co-operatives in humanizing economies.

Product Details

Author:
John Restakis
Book Format:
Paperback
Country of Origin:
CA
Date Published:
1 September 2010
Dimensions:
22.61 x 14.99 x 2.29 cm
ISBN-10:
086571651X
ISBN-13:
9780865716513
Language:
English
Location:
Gabriola Island
Pages:
295
Weight:
476.27 gm

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