From corporate globalization to global co-operation : we owe it to our grandchildren / J. Tom Webb.
| Author/creator | Webb, Tom, 1946- author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Winnipeg, Manitoba : Fernwood Publishing, [2016] |
| Copyright Date | ©2016 |
| Description | 186 pages : illustrations, map ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Abstract | "The book is about the need for and possibility of an alternative to capitalism. The first three chapters are a critical analysis of capitalism, neoclassical economics and the for profit business model to establish the context for globalization. Too many excellent critiques of capitalist economies end with a call for some type of intervention by government as the only corrective. In our quasi democracies this seems highly unlikely. The one percent who own almost 50% of the world's wealth can control the outcome of most elections leaving us with Margaret Thatcher's 'there is no alternative' if we rely on governments. The book makes a case that there is an alternative--a massive shift to social enterprise, primarily co-operatives. Co-operation is far more deeply embedded in the human spirit than competition. Co-operation is the most powerful driver of evolution. More than 250 million people around the world work for co-operatives; they have a billion members and they impact the lives of 3 billion people. This is an organizational model that works. It can be scaled up. The book looks at how co-operatives, if they remain true to their principles and are not muddled by having to survive in a dominant capitalist economy, help reduce almost every negative impact of capitalism. It also looks at how co-operatives need to significantly improve their adherence to their own identity if they are to become even more attractive and make the maximum contribution to create a better world. Finally, it looks at public policy changes that would nurture a transition. The conclusion is neither wildly optimistic not unduly pessimistic. A better world is possible but it is not inevitable."-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 165-180) and index. |
| Other forms | Issued also in electronic format. |
| ISBN | 9781552668726 (paperback) |
| ISBN | 155266872X (paperback) |
| ISBN | (kindle) |
| ISBN | (epub) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HD2963 .W43 2016 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |