{"product_id":"humanizing-the-economy-co-operatives-in-the-age-of-capital-9780865716513","title":"Humanizing the Economy: Co-Operatives in the Age of Capital","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow the largest social movement in history is making the world a better place.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHumanizing the Economy \u003c\/i\u003eshows 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: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Emilia Romagna's co-operative economy of in Northern Italy \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArgentina's recovered factory movement \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapan's consumer and health co-operatives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e Highlighting the hopes and struggles of everyday people seeking to make their world a better place, \u003ci\u003eHumanizing the Economy \u003c\/i\u003eis essential reading for anyone who cares about the reform of economics, globalization, and social justice. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Restakis \u003c\/b\u003ehas 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John Restakis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e New Society Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/01\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.90d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780865716513\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/01\/2011 pg. 71\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Restakis \u003c\/b\u003ehas 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"New Society Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43939213508723,"sku":"9.78087E+12","price":24.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_ca75efdc-b9cf-4f99-a391-500c5c07ee2f.jpg?v=1758879434","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/humanizing-the-economy-co-operatives-in-the-age-of-capital-9780865716513","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}