The cooperative society : the next stage of human history
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Nadeau, E. G.

Başlık
The cooperative society : the next stage of human history

Yazar
Nadeau, E. G.

ISBN
9780998066202

Yazar Ek Girişi
Nadeau, E. G.

Fiziksel Tanımlama
42 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.

İçerik
Contents -- Introduction -- Chapter 1 Hypothesis --The cooperative society -- stages of human history -- Chapter 2 Measurement -- Measuring transition to the cooperative society -- 1. Growth or decline of cooperative businesses - 2. Increasing or decreasing economic power of large, for-profit businesses -- 3. Increasing or decreasing inequality in household income and wealth-- 4. Greater or fewer deaths from domestic and international conflicts -- 5. More or fewer people living in democratic countries -- 6. Improving or deteriorating quality of life -- 7. Improving or deteriorating environmental conditions Cooperative Society Scorecard -- Chapter 3 Recommendations and Observations Becoming a more cooperative society -- 1. Grow cooperative businesses -- 2. Decrease the economic and political power of large, for-profit businesses -- 3. Reduce inequality in household income and wealth -- 4. Decrease the number of deaths from domestic and international conflicts -- 5. Increase the number of people living in democracies -- 6. Improve the quality of life -- 7. Improve environmental conditions -- Concluding comments on recommendations and observations -- Conclusion -- Appendix on Cooperative Business Opportunities -- Following is a series of questions that should be explored in order to identify co-op opportunities over the next couple of decades -- Selected Readings -- Acknowledgements -- The Authors -- Endnotes

Özet
In this book, we present the hypothesis that humans may be on the threshold of a new historical stage, one characterized by cooperation, democracy, the equitable distribution of resources and a sustainable relationship with nature. Our history for more than 200,000 years has included cooperation with one another, with other species and with our physical environment. But it has also included a tremendous amount of conflict. Just look at the bloody trail of wars, violence and oppression that have characterized our relationships with one another and our planet throughout recorded history. The authors hypothesize that we may be on the verge of moving beyond our conflict-filled past toward a society in which cooperation is the predominant way we relate to one another and to the world around us. "The Cooperative Society" is organized in three parts: a description of the hypothesis; a "test" of it based on measurement of seven broad variables; and a set of observations and recommendations for how we can increase the likelihood of moving toward a more cooperative society during the next several decades. We believe that a cooperative transition would be a momentous, positive step forward for our species. At the same time, we have attempted to objectively report and analyze the data for and against this transition, playing the role of both scientific observers and advocates. "The Cooperative Society" is a call to action as well as the presentation of research results. We, as humans, have the ability to shape our society. Our purpose for writing this book is to motivate and assist readers in restructuring our economic, political and social behavior and institutions in ways that are better for humanity and for our planet.

Konu Başlığı
Economic history.
 
Ekonomik tarih.
 
Social history.
 
Sosyal tarih.
 
Social problems -- History.
 
Sosyal sorunlar -- Tarih.
 
Quality of life.
 
Yaşam kalitesi.

Yazar Ek Girişi
Nadeau, Luc,


LibraryMateryal TürüDemirbaşYer NumarasıDurumu / Lokasyon / İade Tarihi
Ekonomi KütüphanesiKitapEKOBKN0012349303.4 NAD 2016Eskişehir Yolu Yerleşkesi Genel Koleksiyon