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What’s Next for Our Global Commons?
David Bollier and James Quilligan discuss the modern history of commons enclosures and where it is leading.
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What’s Next for Our Global Commons?
David Bollier and James Quilligan discuss the modern history of commons enclosures and where it is leading.
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The Tragedy of the Commons
What is the tragedy and how do we avoid it? Are there any good solutions? Is there a way to stop it?
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Sustainable development and the tragedy of commons
Stockholm whiteboard seminars: Elinor Ostrom explains how people can use natural resources in a sustainable way based on the diversity that exists in the world.
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This is an admittedly partisan book from what passes in the United States as the liberal perspective. That said, the lessons contained herein are non-partisan and designed to ensure representation of all views in our democracy. The first part of the book covers who gets to vote, and how America has gotten to the present by trying to manipulate who gets to vote and who does not.
Read full review © 2020 Harper Collins Publishers
This is the second book by Colin Woodard featured here and it is well worth the read. EDA’s members promote the common good through our education, our research and our advocacy. Understanding how America arrived at its present state requires that we understand the economic history of the United States.
Read full review © 2016 Penguin Press
This is a fascinating look at the regional cultures of North America, the values that the inhabitants hold and the actions that they take based on these shared values. Woodard traces the origins of these various cultures from before the founding of the United States, Mexico, and Canada. He supports his analysis with evidence from voting results in recent elections.
Read full review © 2011 Viking Press
If you are looking for a book that will bring you quickly to the heart of EDA’s worldview, this is a very strong candidate. Its first author recently served a term as president of our Board of Trustees. This book was the subject of EDA’s first official study group, an effort that engaged virtually all of our initial members for 12 weeks.
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