ISBN: 9781440050237 - the guild state: its principles and possibilities (classic reprint) (4 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a powerful argument for reviving the Guild system, a social and economic model that flourished during the Middle Ages. The author argues that the modern, centralized system of government, driven by political ambitions and bureaucratic hierarchies, has failed to deliver true democracy or societal well-being. Instead, the author advocates for a return to the decentralized, self-governing structure of the Guilds, where citizens are organized primarily by their trades and professions, rather than by geographical location. The book delves into the historical basis of the Guild system, tracing its origins and its role in shaping the social and economic landscapes of past civilizations. It explores the key principles of the Guild system, such as organization by function, self-management, and local autonomy, contrasting these principles with the prevailing centralized structures of modern society. The author masterfully demonstrates how the Guild system could serve as a foundation for a more equitable and prosperous future, by enabling communities to manage their own affairs with greater effectiveness, and fostering a more just and humane social order. This book offers a compelling vision for a more balanced and sustainable future, grounded in the wisdom of the past. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 166 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.38 inches. This item is printed on demand.