Hancox, Dan
The Village Against the World
- ISBN 13:
- 9781781682982
- author:
- Hancox, Dan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Verso Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 2 x 19.7 cm
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy,Government & Politics, Civil Liberties & Political Activism,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Village Against the World
In 1979, a small village in southern Spain embarked on an extraordinary experiment: creating a living utopia. For over three decades, Marinaleda has been a place where farms and processing plants are collectively owned, providing work for everyone who wants it. As Spain's economic crisis deepens, the village faces new challenges.
Can the iconic mayor Sánchez Gordillo hold on to his vision of a self-sufficient community against the pressures of the outside world? This book tells the story of Marinaleda's remarkable journey, from its humble beginnings to its current struggles and triumphs.
A fascinating case study in alternative economics and community politics, The Village Against the World offers a unique perspective on the possibilities and limitations of creating a better world.
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