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Paperback. Condizione: Good. Award-winning social entrepreneur and permaculturalist Adam Brock draws from ecology, sociology, community economics, social justice, and indigenous practices the world over to present more than eighty proven solutions for building healthy communities. Using the "pattern language" framework developed by architect Christopher Alexander and his colleagues in the 1970s, Brock outlines strategies for redesigning our social and economic systems to mimic nature's resilience and abundance. Practical, innovative, and visually compelling, this book presents actionable and easy-to-understand tools for a compassionate and methodical approach to building better communities.Sidebars and diagrams supplement the text, while case studies illustrate endeavors such as starting a business, launching a social change project, or setting personal goals. Brock suggests ways to engage disempowered communities in a meaningful and authentic way, and draws on eight years of in-depth research and investigation to demonstrate what makes communities work at the most fundamental level. Anyone looking for concrete solutions to many of the social and economic ills that plague our current society will discover a rich resource for growth and change.…

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Condizione: good. A well-loved companion. Corners and cover might show a little wear, and you could find some notes or highlights. The dust jacket might be MIA, it might have been a library book and extras aren't guaranteedâ"but the story's all there.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Award-winning social entrepreneur and permaculturalist Adam Brock draws from ecology, sociology, community economics, social justice, and indigenous practices the world over to present more than eighty proven solutions for building healthy communities. Using the "pattern language" framework developed by architect Christopher Alexander and his colleagues in the 1970s, Brock outlines strategies for redesigning our social and economic systems to mimic nature's resilience and abundance. Practical, innovative, and visually compelling, this book presents actionable and easy-to-understand tools for a compassionate and methodical approach to building better communities.Sidebars and diagrams supplement the text, while case studies illustrate endeavors such as starting a business, launching a social change project, or setting personal goals. Brock suggests ways to engage disempowered communities in a meaningful and authentic way, and draws on eight years of in-depth research and investigation to demonstrate what makes communities work at the most fundamental level. Anyone looking for concrete solutions to many of the social and economic ills that plague our current society will discover a rich resource for growth and change.…

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paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Drawing from ecology, sociology, community economics, social justice, and indigenous practices the world over, Adam Brock presents more than 100 proven solutions for building resilient and empowered communities. This book provides strategies for organizers, activists, nonprofit directors, social entrepreneurs, or anyone looking for meaning in a chaotic world.Award-winning social entrepreneur and permaculturalist Adam Brock draws from ecology, sociology, community economics, social justice, and indigenous practices the world over to present more than eighty proven solutions for building healthy communities. Using the "pattern language" framework developed by architect Christopher Alexander and his colleagues in the 1970s, Brock outlines strategies for redesigning our social and economic systems to mimic nature's resilience and abundance.Practical, innovative, and visually compelling, this book presents actionable and easy-to-understand tools for a compassionate and methodical approach to building better communities.Sidebars and diagrams supplement the text, while case studies illustrate endeavors such as starting a business, launching a social change project, or setting personal goals. Brock suggests ways to engage disempowered communities in a meaningful and authentic way, and draws on eight years of in-depth research and investigation to demonstrate what makes communities work at the most fundamental level. Anyone looking for concrete solutions to many of the social and economic ills that plague our current society will discover a rich resource for growth and change. Drawing from ecology, sociology, community economics, social justice, and indigenous practices the world over, Adam Brock presents proven solutions for building resilient and empowered communities. This book provides strategies for organizers, activists, nonprofit directors, social entrepreneurs, or anyone looking for meaning in a chaotic world. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

Paperback. Condizione: New.

Paperback. Condizione: New.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: New. Num Pages: 376 pages, 50 Black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: JH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. Weight in Grams: 367. . 2017. Paperback. . . . .

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Condizione: New. Num Pages: 376 pages, 50 Black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: JH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. Weight in Grams: 367. . 2017. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Drawing from ecology, sociology, community economics, social justice, and indigenous practices the world over, Adam Brock presents more than 100 proven solutions for building resilient and empowered communities. This book provides strategies for organizers, activists, nonprofit directors, social entrepreneurs, or anyone looking for meaning in a chaotic world.Award-winning social entrepreneur and permaculturalist Adam Brock draws from ecology, sociology, community economics, social justice, and indigenous practices the world over to present more than eighty proven solutions for building healthy communities. Using the "pattern language" framework developed by architect Christopher Alexander and his colleagues in the 1970s, Brock outlines strategies for redesigning our social and economic systems to mimic nature's resilience and abundance.Practical, innovative, and visually compelling, this book presents actionable and easy-to-understand tools for a compassionate and methodical approach to building better communities.Sidebars and diagrams supplement the text, while case studies illustrate endeavors such as starting a business, launching a social change project, or setting personal goals. Brock suggests ways to engage disempowered communities in a meaningful and authentic way, and draws on eight years of in-depth research and investigation to demonstrate what makes communities work at the most fundamental level. Anyone looking for concrete solutions to many of the social and economic ills that plague our current society will discover a rich resource for growth and change. Drawing from ecology, sociology, community economics, social justice, and indigenous practices the world over, Adam Brock presents proven solutions for building resilient and empowered communities. This book provides strategies for organizers, activists, nonprofit directors, social entrepreneurs, or anyone looking for meaning in a chaotic world. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. …

Paperback. Condizione: New.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Drawing from ecology, sociology, community economics, social justice, and indigenous practices the world over, Adam Brock presents more than 100 proven solutions for building resilient and empowered communities. This book provides strategies for organizers, activists, nonprofit directors, social entrepreneurs, or anyone looking for meaning in a chaotic world.Award-winning social entrepreneur and permaculturalist Adam Brock draws from ecology, sociology, community economics, social justice, and indigenous practices the world over to present more than eighty proven solutions for building healthy communities. Using the "pattern language" framework developed by architect Christopher Alexander and his colleagues in the 1970s, Brock outlines strategies for redesigning our social and economic systems to mimic nature's resilience and abundance.Practical, innovative, and visually compelling, this book presents actionable and easy-to-understand tools for a compassionate and methodical approach to building better communities.Sidebars and diagrams supplement the text, while case studies illustrate endeavors such as starting a business, launching a social change project, or setting personal goals. Brock suggests ways to engage disempowered communities in a meaningful and authentic way, and draws on eight years of in-depth research and investigation to demonstrate what makes communities work at the most fundamental level. Anyone looking for concrete solutions to many of the social and economic ills that plague our current society will discover a rich resource for growth and change. Drawing from ecology, sociology, community economics, social justice, and indigenous practices the world over, Adam Brock presents proven solutions for building resilient and empowered communities. This book provides strategies for organizers, activists, nonprofit directors, social entrepreneurs, or anyone looking for meaning in a chaotic world. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. …

Paperback. Condizione: New.