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Community, Empowerment and Sustainable Development (Converging World)

Community, Empowerment and Sustainable Development (Converging World)

by JohnBlewitt (Author)

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Synopsis

This book explores a compelling range of community-based activities from different cultures and nations which help nurture intercultural understanding and practices of sustainable development. The specially commissioned chapters from practitioners and academics offer a set of interconnected case studies, personal stories, philosophical discussions and critical reflections on direct experiences focussing on co-operative action, creative media innovation and community empowerment connecting individuals, groups, organisations from across our converging world. At the bookis core is a central belief that ecological sustainability can only be attained through social learning, community empowerment, participation and a commitment to global justice. It is the first in a series of books addressing issues emerging from the Schumacher Instituteis Converging World Initiative.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 192
 Publisher: Green Books
Published: 20 Oct 2008
ISBN 10: 1900322315
ISBN 13: 9781900322317

Media Reviews
'Provides refreshing insights into how diverse communities are engaging with this agenda and taking concrete steps forward. It presents compelling stories which celebrate good practice and which will help inspire change towards a more sustainable future.' Daniella Tilbury, Professor of Sustainability, University of Gloucestershire, and Chair of the UN Global Monitoring and Evaluation Expert Group in Education for Sustainable Development. 'This trailblazing book comes at an important moment in time: as globalisation driven by financial speculation is coming unstuck, community approaches to sustainable development are assuming a vital role in rearranging global affairs. The evidence presented here, showing that another world is possible, should be read by everybody who wants to contribute to creating a sustainable future. My congratulations to the authors and to Green Books for bringing out this timely and well-researched collection of case studies.' Herbert Girardet, director of programmes, World Future Council.
Author Bio
Dr John Blewitt is Director of Lifelong Learning at Aston University. He is author of Understanding Sustainable Development (Earthscan, 2008) and a member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Commission on Education and Communication.