At 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. Humanizing the Economy shows how co-operative models for economicand social development can create a more equitable, just, and humane…mehr
At 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. Humanizing the Economy shows how co-operative models for economicand social development can create a more equitable, just, and humane future. With over 800 million members in 85 countries and a long history linking economics to social values, the co-operative movement is the most powerfulgrassroots movement in the world. Its future as an alternative to corporate capitalism is explored through a wide range of real-world examples including: Emilia Romagna's co-operative economy in Northern Italy Argentina's recovered factory movement Japan's consumer and health co-operatives Highlighting the hopes and struggles of everyday people seeking to make their world a better place, Humanizing the Economy is essential reading for anyone who cares about the reform of economics, globalization, and social justice.
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.
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Acknowledgments Introduction 1. The Grand Delusion Homo Economicus Industrialization and Social Defence 2. The Materialization of Dreams The Age of Revolt Rochdale A Brief History of Nowhere Co-operativism and Socialism Socializing Capital Stages of Co-operation 3. Co-operation Italian Style The Fascist Repression Renaissance of the Italian Co-operatives 4. The Emilian Model and the Socialization of Capital The Rise of Regions The Emilian Model 5. Social Co-ops and Social Care On Civil Society and the Social Economy On Reciprocity Social Co-operatives The Case for a Co-op Approach to Social Care Beyond Defensiveness Creating a Social Market 6. Japan Product Labeling and Advocacy Workers' Collective Movement Health and Happiness Elder Care 7. The Daughters of Kali Sonagachi The Stories A Terrible Reflection 8. Fair Trade and the Empire of Tea Fair Trade and Co-operation The Fair Trade Network Tea The Small Organic Farmers Association Fair Trade on the Ground The Seductions of Success Beyond Commodities - Going Glocal The Future of Fair Trade Politics 9. Argentina: Occupy, Resist, Produce New World, Old Habits Occupy, Resist, Produce Zanon Co-op and Community Brukman An Awakening The Road Ahead 10. The Crisis of Community The Decline of Social Capital The End of Authenticity Shadowland Reciprocity and Restoration The Meaning of Work 11. Humanizing the Economy: Co-operatives in the Age of Capital The Future of an Idea Happiness Matters Commons Sense Japan's Fishing Co-operatives Ozone Globalizing Localism Notes Index About the Author
Acknowledgments Introduction 1. The Grand Delusion Homo Economicus Industrialization and Social Defence 2. The Materialization of Dreams The Age of Revolt Rochdale A Brief History of Nowhere Co-operativism and Socialism Socializing Capital Stages of Co-operation 3. Co-operation Italian Style The Fascist Repression Renaissance of the Italian Co-operatives 4. The Emilian Model and the Socialization of Capital The Rise of Regions The Emilian Model 5. Social Co-ops and Social Care On Civil Society and the Social Economy On Reciprocity Social Co-operatives The Case for a Co-op Approach to Social Care Beyond Defensiveness Creating a Social Market 6. Japan Product Labeling and Advocacy Workers' Collective Movement Health and Happiness Elder Care 7. The Daughters of Kali Sonagachi The Stories A Terrible Reflection 8. Fair Trade and the Empire of Tea Fair Trade and Co-operation The Fair Trade Network Tea The Small Organic Farmers Association Fair Trade on the Ground The Seductions of Success Beyond Commodities - Going Glocal The Future of Fair Trade Politics 9. Argentina: Occupy, Resist, Produce New World, Old Habits Occupy, Resist, Produce Zanon Co-op and Community Brukman An Awakening The Road Ahead 10. The Crisis of Community The Decline of Social Capital The End of Authenticity Shadowland Reciprocity and Restoration The Meaning of Work 11. Humanizing the Economy: Co-operatives in the Age of Capital The Future of an Idea Happiness Matters Commons Sense Japan's Fishing Co-operatives Ozone Globalizing Localism Notes Index About the Author
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