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In 1973, economist E.F. Schumacher published Small is Beautiful, in which he laid out his ideas in opposition to neo-classical economics' single-minded focus on output and technology, criticizing it as unsustainable, and advocated for the decentralization of large organizations. The book was to have a great influence on the environmental movement and many other audiences. In this new work, Pearce (literature, Ave Maria U.) revisits Schumacher's arguments, finding them more valid than ever and of value for pointing the way towards having the scale and cultural prerogatives of the family shape the economic and sociopolitical future of our communities. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews)
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'A timely reminder of Schumacher's prophetic words; just as relevant now as when they were written 25 years ago... Everyone should read this book.' – Alan Gear, HDRA
'I welcome this timely reiteration of Schumacher's powerful ideas and philosophy brought up to date for the new millennium.' – Patrick Holden, Soil Association.
'I read Small is Still Beautiful with great interest ... it captures the spirit of a number of organisations which are ensuring that co-operation makes a difference in the world.' – David Dickman, UK Co-operative Council
'[An] elegant and hard-hitting commentary on today's defective economic orthodoxy and political cowardice.' – Jonathan Porritt, Forum for the Future
'This book is well worth reading for a contemporary understanding of Schumacher's philosophy.' – Bob Allen, Social Enterprise Advisor
"[An] elegant and hard-hitting commentary on today's defective economic orthodoxy and political cowardice."
JONATHAN PORRITT, 'Forum for the Future'
"A timely reminder of Schumacher's prophetic words; just as relevant now as when they were written 25 years ago...Everyone should read this book."
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"I welcome this timely reiteration of Schumacher's powerful ideas and philosophy brought up to date for the new millennium."
PATRICK HOLDEN, 'The soil Association'
"I read 'Small is Still Beautiful 'with great interest...it captures the spirit of a number of organisations which are ensuring that co-operation makes a difference in the world."
DAVID DICKMAN, 'UK Co-operative Council'
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