Humanizing the Economy

Name: Humanizing the Economy
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780865716513
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Co-operatives in the Age of Capital

By John Restakis

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Humanizing the Economy explores how the largest social movement in history—the global co-operative movement—is creating a more humane and democratic economic system. Through detailed examples from around the world, author John Restakis illustrates a hopeful alternative to conventional finance capitalism, emphasising economic democracy and community empowerment.
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This insightful volume is ideal for students and professionals in economics, business, and social activism, as well as anyone interested in innovative ways to promote democracy and sustainability through co-operative economic models.

The cooperative sector boasts 800 million people worldwide, and the UN has declared 2012 to be the year of the co-op. Humanizing the Economy demonstrates how co-operative models for economic and social development are showing the way toward a more equitable future.

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

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

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Acclaimed filmmaker Avi Lewis praises the book as a compelling case for the co-operative movement's potential to challenge predatory finance capitalism and build a humane economic future. Michael Lewis highlights the book’s lucid depiction of economic democracy, lauding its insightful analysis and inspiration for activists, researchers, and policymakers seeking to scale up cooperatives globally.

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ISBN: 9780865716513

Publisher: New Society Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2010

Country: United States

Imprint: New Society Publishers

Audience: Professional and scholarly, Adult education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 465g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

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.