DavidBollier,Silke Helfrich
Free, Fair, and Alive: The Insurgent Power of the Commons
Free, Fair, and Alive: The Insurgent Power of the Commons
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The commons is a free, fair system of provisioning and governance beyond capitalism, socialism, and other -isms. It offers a vision of a future beyond the dead-end binary of capitalism versus socialism and is written for a popular, activist-minded audience.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 448 pages
Publication date: 03 September 2019
Publisher: New Society Publishers
The commons, as a free, fair system of provisioning and governance beyond capitalism, socialism, and other ideologies, holds immense potential for transformation. People worldwide are increasingly embracing commoning practices, ranging from co-housing and agroecology to fisheries and open-source initiatives, in their quest to break free from the predatory grip of market-state systems.
"Free, Fair, and Alive: A Re-Thinking of the Commons" offers a groundbreaking exploration of the commons, a self-organized social system that has served humanity for countless generations. Written by two prominent commons activists, this comprehensive guide serves as a powerful cultural critique, a thought-provoking political treatise, and a practical playbook. With its engaging and accessible style, it delves into the internal dynamics of commoning, explores how the commons worldview opens up new possibilities for change, examines the role of language in reshaping our perceptions and political strategies, and reveals the immense potential of commoning in various contexts.
This book provides a fresh, non-academic synthesis of contemporary commons, tailored for a popular, activist-minded audience. It presents a compelling narrative that empowers individuals to be free and creative, govern themselves through fair and accountable institutions, and experience the fullness of authentic human presence. By challenging the dominant ideologies and embracing the power of the commons, "Free, Fair, and Alive" offers a roadmap for building a more just, sustainable, and fulfilling world.
Weight: 688g
Dimension: 153 x 228 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780865719217
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