The Local Alternative
Title | The Local Alternative PDF eBook |
Author | Rafael de la Cruz |
Publisher | Springer |
Total Pages | 318 |
Release | 2016-04-30 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 0230119646 |
This book offers a step forward in finding out how the new decentralized institutional arrangements affect local economic development. In particular, it analyzes how local governments can use their increasing powers and responsibilities to improve productivity and quality of life in their territories.
No Local
Title | No Local PDF eBook |
Author | Greg Sharzer |
Publisher | John Hunt Publishing |
Total Pages | 189 |
Release | 2012-04-27 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 1780993323 |
Can making things smaller make the world a better place? No Local takes a critical look at localism, an ideology that says small businesses, ethical shopping and community initiatives like gardens and farmers’ markets can stop corporate globalization. These small acts might make life better for some, but they don’t challenge the drive for profit that’s damaging our communities and the earth. No Local shows how localism’s fixation on small comes from an outdated economic model. Growth is built into capitalism. Small firms must play by the same rules as large ones, cutting costs, exploiting workers and damaging the environment. Localism doesn’t ask who controls production, allowing it to be co-opted by governments offloading social services onto the poor. At worst, localism becomes a strategy for neoliberal politics, not an alternative to it. No Local draws on political theory, history, philosophy and empirical evidence to argue that small isn’t always beautiful. Building a better world means creating local social movements that grow to challenge, not avoid, market priorities.
Parliamentary Papers
Title | Parliamentary Papers PDF eBook |
Author | Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 586 |
Release | 1897 |
Genre | Great Britain |
ISBN |
Alternative Sources of Local Tax Revenue in Appalachia
Title | Alternative Sources of Local Tax Revenue in Appalachia PDF eBook |
Author | United States. Department of Agriculture. Economic Research Service |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 36 |
Release | 1974 |
Genre | Government publications |
ISBN |
Alternative Literature
Title | Alternative Literature PDF eBook |
Author | Chris Atton |
Publisher | Gower Publishing Company, Limited |
Total Pages | 232 |
Release | 1996 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN |
Many librarians, academics, professionals and general readers underestimate both the role and nature of alternative literature. These titles are assumed to be few in number and marginal to mainstream concerns. The quantity of titles published each year alone make it a significant part of publishing, but few of these are noted by the mainstream media and fewer still find their way on to the shelves of bookshops and libraries. Yet they are vital to the development of a Library's stock. This book therefore serves a number of purposes. It defines alternative literature, explains how it can be used and appreciated, and examines the concerns and nature of such publications. It is often difficult to track down alternative literature, and guidelines are given for identifying and acquiring it from a variety of different types of sources. Networking of all kinds is necessary to keep abreast of the constant stream of new titles and the methods. Of collection management and access are discussed. To acquire, use and properly exploit alternative literature is an essential part of collection management, often requiring a very different approach to 'standard' book collections. This book will provide all the essential starting points along this road.
Merced Wild and Scenic River
Title | Merced Wild and Scenic River PDF eBook |
Author | United States. National Park Service |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 484 |
Release | 2000 |
Genre | Merced River (Calif.) |
ISBN |
The Massachusetts register
Title | The Massachusetts register PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 395 |
Release | 2006 |
Genre | |
ISBN |