Economic Theory and Community Development: Why putting community first is essential to our survival - Softcover

Richards, Howard; Andersson, Gavin

 
9781952292088: Economic Theory and Community Development: Why putting community first is essential to our survival
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1952292085 ISBN 13: 9781952292088
Publisher: World Dignity University Press, 2022

Synopsis

This book critiques not just neoliberal economics but also the fundamental separation among humans that all economic theories presuppose. Excessive reliance on economic assumptions and practices has created a world bent on self-destruction while serving the true interests of no one.

This book celebrates community-based approaches now blossoming on all continents. Unbounded organizing, together with moral and ethical realism, offers a field-tested philosophy and methodology to provide dignity for all while nurturing the biosphere.

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About the Authors

Howard Richards was born in Pasadena, California, in 1938. He holds a doctorate in education with mention in moral education from the University of Toronto, a doctorate in philosophy from the University of California at Santa Barbara, a law degree from Stanford and an advanced certificate in education (with honours) from Oxford. As an undergraduate at Yale, he won the New York Yale Club prize for outstanding scholarship.

Gavin Andersson grew up in Botswana. While studying in Johannesburg he became active in restarting the black trade union movement and was banned by the Apartheid government in 1976. After five years working as a carpenter, he returned to Botswana and cofounded CORDE, which strengthened cooperatives and grassroots business enterprises.

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Publisher
World Dignity University Press
Publication date
2022
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1952292085
ISBN 13 
9781952292088
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
458