| Title | Patterns of commoning |
|---|---|
| Original title | Die Welt der Commons |
| Author | ed. by David Bollier & Silke Helfrich |
| Publication | Commons Strategies Group |
| Size | XII, 406p |
| Language | ENG |
| ISBN | 9781937146832 |
| Topics |
Economics--Land--Collective ownership (Commons) Resources sharing Social change--Through social innovation Gift economy |
| Notes | What accounts for the persistence and spread of "commoning," the irrepressible desire of people to collaborate and share to meet everyday needs? How are the more successful projects governed? And why are so many people embracing the commons as a powerful strategy for building a fair, humane and Earth-respecting social order? In more than fifty original essays, Patterns of Commoning addresses these questions and probes the inner complexities of this timeless social paradigm. The book surveys some of the most notable, inspiring commons around the world, from alternative currencies and open design and manufacturing, to centuries-old community forests and co-learning commons. [back cover] |