Series: Alternatives to Capitalism in the 21st Century

EPDF and EPUB available open access under CC-BY-NC-ND licence. Money is central to capitalism and to our many sustainability crises. Could we remake money so as to advance sustainable economies and fair societies? A growing number of scholars, politicians and activists think we can, and they are doing it from the bottom up. Remaking Money for a Sustainable Future examines...

Since the late 1960s, individuals rebelling against societal norms have embraced intentional communities as a means to challenge capitalism and manifest their ideals. Combining archival work with an ethnographic approach, A Desire for Equality examines how these communities have implemented the utopias they claim to have in their daily lives. Focusing primarily on intentional communities in the United States who...

Radical Municipalism explores how commons-based approaches can drive transformation at the local level and beyond. With 15 case studies from Europe and the Americas, it examines the challenges and opportunities for actors implementing common strategies. A vital resource for scholars and activists seeking alternatives to capitalism.