Ecovillages

Author : Karen T. Litfin
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2014-01-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780745681238

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In a world of dwindling natural resources and mounting environmental crisis, who is devising ways of living that will work for the long haul? And how can we, as individuals, make a difference? To answer these fundamental questions, Professor Karen Litfin embarked upon a journey to many of the world’s ecovillagesÑintentional communities at the cutting-edge of sustainable living. From rural to urban, high tech to low tech, spiritual to secular, she discovered an under-the-radar global movement making positive and radical changes from the ground up. In this inspiring and insightful book, Karen Litfin shares her unique experience of these experiments in sustainable living through four broad windows - ecology, economics, community, and consciousness - or E2C2. Whether we live in an ecovillage or a city, she contends, we must incorporate these four key elements if we wish to harmonize our lives with our home planet. Not only is another world possible, it is already being born in small pockets the world over. These micro-societies, however, are small and time is short. Fortunately - as Litfin persuasively argues - their successes can be applied to existing social structures, from the local to the global scale, providing sustainable ways of living for generations to come. You can learn more about Karen's experiences on the Ecovillages website: http://ecovillagebook.org/

Author : Jonathan Dawson
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2006-09-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781603581165

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Author : Klodjan Xhexhi
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2023-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783031209598

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Ecovillages and Ecocities by Klodjan Xhexhi Pdf

Ecological and livable cities need an objective method to be examined. This book is in search of a method to determine the level of livability, ecology and energy efficiency. Ecological and sustainable cities need to properly make up for the existent weakness of the city's construction under fine ecological environment. The intention of this comparative study is an attempt to improve life quality in Tirana, Albania. It gives examples of successful strategies, e.g. bioclimatic solution through passive solar systems and the use of underground tunnels. This book is aimed at researches, professionals, architects and city planners.

Author : Diana Leafe Christian
Publisher : New Society Publishers
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2003-01-01
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781550923162

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Creating a Life Together by Diana Leafe Christian Pdf

Creating a Life Together is the only resource available that provides step-by-step practical information distilled from numerous firsthand sources on how to establish an intentional community. It deals in depth with structural, interpersonal and leadership issues, decision-making methods, vision statements, and the development of a legal structure, as well as profiling well-established model communities. This exhaustive guide includes excellent sample documents among its wealth of resources. Diana Leafe Christian is the editor of Communities magazine and has contributed to Body & Soul, Yoga Journal, and Shaman’s Drum, among others. She is a popular public speaker and workshop leader on forming intentional communities, and has been interviewed about the subject on NPR. She is a member of an intentional community in North Carolina.

Author : Luz Gonçalves Brito
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2023-05-02
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781000901573

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Ecological Epistemologies and Spiritualities in Brazilian Ecovillages by Luz Gonçalves Brito Pdf

This book brings together ethnographic field research on four permacultural ecovillages in Brazil to highlight the importance of spirituality and ecological epistemologies as key analytical tools. It demonstrates that ecological spirituality can, and should, be understood beyond the dichotomy of personal and political, between people and nature, in the field of environmental anthropology. The book uses a broad philosophical methodology based on the phenomenological theories of Maurice Merleau-Ponty, Tim Ingold and Alfred Schutz combined with post-structuralist conceptions of the relationship between person and world, individual and society. The field research consisted of ethnographic travel, observation and recorded dialogue with individuals based in each ecovillage: Arca Verde, situated in Campos de Cima da Serra; Vrinda Bhumi, a Vaishnava ecovillage in Baependi-MG; Goura Vrindavana, a Vaishnava ecovillage in Paraty-RJ; and Muriqui Assu Ecovillage Project, a secular ecovillage in Niterói-RJ. Throughout the book ethnographic research is woven together with poetic interludes, images, personal narrative experience and phenomenological theory, bringing a new understanding and approach to environmental anthropology as a discipline. Including a Preface written by Tim Ingold, it will appeal to academics, researchers and upper-level students in phenomenology, environmental philosophy, environmental anthropology, religious studies and social sciences more broadly.

Author : Kosha Anja Joubert,Leila Dregger
Publisher : Triarchy Press Limited
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1909470759

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Ecovillage by Kosha Anja Joubert,Leila Dregger Pdf

"Your heart will soar as you revel in this treasure trove of evidence that a new and better future is not only possible but happening NOW all over the world where ordinary people have taken matters into their own hands, building vibrant, loving, sustainable communities...even national governments are beginning to take them seriously enough to support their growth...You will be filled with new inspiration and implementable ideas, so spread the book itself as far and wide as you can!" -- Elisabet Sahtouris, PhD, evolution biologist, futurist, and author

Author : Joshua Lockyer,James R. Veteto
Publisher : Berghahn Books
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2013-04-30
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780857458803

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Environmental Anthropology Engaging Ecotopia by Joshua Lockyer,James R. Veteto Pdf

In order to move global society towards a sustainable "ecotopia," solutions must be engaged in specific places and communities, and the authors here argue for re-orienting environmental anthropology from a problem-oriented towards a solutions-focused endeavor. Using case studies from around the world, the contributors-scholar-activists and activist-practitioners- examine the interrelationships between three prominent environmental social movements: bioregionalism, a worldview and political ecology that grounds environmental action and experience; permaculture, a design science for putting the bioregional vision into action; and ecovillages, the ever-dynamic settings for creating sustainable local cultures.

Author : Juliana Birnbaum,Louis Fox
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2014-03-25
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781583946848

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Sustainable Revolution by Juliana Birnbaum,Louis Fox Pdf

Urban gardeners. Native seed-saving collectives. Ecovillage developments. What is the connection between these seemingly disparate groups? The ecological design system of permaculture is the common thread that weaves them into a powerful, potentially revolutionary—or reevolutionary—movement. Permaculture is a philosophy based on common ethics of sustainable cultures throughout history that have designed settlements according to nature's patterns and lived within its bounds. As a movement that has been building momentum for the past 40 years, it now is taking form as a growing network of sites developed with the intention of regenerating local ecologies and economies. Permaculture strategies can be used by individuals, groups, or nations to address basic human needs such as food, water, energy, and housing. As a species, humans are being called forth to evolve, using our collective intelligence to meet the challenges of the future. Yet if we are to survive our collective planetary crisis, we need to revisit history, integrating successful systems from sustainable cultures. To boldly confront our position on the brink of the earth's carrying capacity and make changes that incorporate the wisdom of the past is truly revolutionary. Sustainable Revolution features the work of a worldwide network of visionaries, including journalists, activists, indigenous leaders and permaculturists such as David Holmgren, Vandana Shiva, Charles Eisenstein, Starhawk, Erik Assadourian, Victoria Tauli-Corpuz, Albert Bates, and Geoff Lawton. This beautifully photographed collection of profiles, interviews, and essays features 60 innovative community-based projects in diverse climates across the planet. Edited by anthropologist Juliana Birnbaum Fox and award-winning activist filmmaker Louis Fox, it can be read as an informal ethnography of an international culture that is modeling solutions on the cutting edge of social and environmental change. The research presented in the book frames the permaculture movement as a significant ally to marginalized groups, such as the urban poor and native communities resisting the pressures of globalization. Sustainable Revolution uplifts and inspires with its amazing array of dynamic activists and thriving, vibrant communities. From the Trade Paperback edition.

Author : Peter Newman,Isabella Jennings
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2012-09-26
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781597267472

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Cities as Sustainable Ecosystems by Peter Newman,Isabella Jennings Pdf

Modern city dwellers are largely detached from the environmental effects of their daily lives. The sources of the water they drink, the food they eat, and the energy they consume are all but invisible, often coming from other continents, and their waste ends up in places beyond their city boundaries. Cities as Sustainable Ecosystems shows how cities and their residents can begin to reintegrate into their bioregional environment, and how cities themselves can be planned with nature’s organizing principles in mind. Taking cues from living systems for sustainability strategies, Newman and Jennings reassess urban design by exploring flows of energy, materials, and information, along with the interactions between human and non-human parts of the system. Drawing on examples from all corners of the world, the authors explore natural patterns and processes that cities can emulate in order to move toward sustainability. Some cities have adopted simple strategies such as harvesting rainwater, greening roofs, and producing renewable energy. Others have created biodiversity parks for endangered species, community gardens that support a connection to their foodshed, and pedestrian-friendly spaces that encourage walking and cycling. A powerful model for urban redevelopment, Cities as Sustainable Ecosystems describes aspects of urban ecosystems from the visioning process to achieving economic security to fostering a sense of place.

Author : Jan Martin Bang
Publisher : Floris Books
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Collective settlements
ISBN : 0863154808

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Ecovillages by Jan Martin Bang Pdf

A comprehensive manual for planning, establishing and maintaining a sustainable community. Includes issues of management, design, farming and food, water and sewage, energy sources and economics.

Author : Hildur Jackson,Karen Svensson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 181 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 1903998166

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Ecovillage Living by Hildur Jackson,Karen Svensson Pdf

Ecovillage Living is a guide to everything you've always wanted to know about ecovillages, from the tools to make them happen to the people behind them. If you have ever dreamed of natural housing, water treatment systems, solar panels, composting toilets . . . If you have wanted to work close to home, have neighbours whom you know, live in a safe place for your children, or have a more harmonious lifestyle . . . If you're building a community, and want to learn from others' experiences . . . then this is the book for you. It is an unprecedented how-to, and why account of ecovillage living, and a vibrant story of people spearheading a lifestyle which is rapidly growing into a new global culture.

Author : Diana Leafe Christian
Publisher : New Society Publishers
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2007-05-01
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 1550923838

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Finding Community by Diana Leafe Christian Pdf

How to research, visit, evaluate, and join the ecovillage or sustainable community of your dreams. Finding community is as critical as obtaining food and shelter, since the need to belong is what makes us human. The isolation and loneliness of modern life have led many people to search for deeper connection, which has resulted in a renewed interest in intentional communities. These intentional communities or ecovillages are an appealing choice for like-minded people who seek to create a family-oriented and ecologically sustainable lifestyle—a lifestyle they are unlikely to find anywhere else. However, the notion of an intentional community can still be a tremendous leap for some—deterred perhaps by a misguided vision of eking out a hardscrabble existence with little reward. In fact, successful ecovillages thrive because of the combined skills and resources of their members. Finding Community presents a thorough overview of ecovillages and intentional communities and offers solid advice on how to research thoroughly, visit thoughtfully, evaluate intelligently, and join gracefully. Useful considerations include: Important questions to ask (of members and of yourself) Signs of a healthy (and not-so-healthy) community Cost of joining (and staying) Common blunders to avoid Finding Community provides intriguing possibilities to readers who are seeking a more cooperative, sustainable, and meaningful life. Diana Leafe Christian is the author of Creating a Life Together and editor of Communities magazine. She lives at Earthhaven Ecovillage in North Carolina.

Author : Leila Dregger Kosha Joubert
Publisher : Triarchy Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2015-07-03
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781909470767

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EcoVillage by Leila Dregger Kosha Joubert Pdf

This book (published to coincide with the 20th anniversary of the Global Ecovillage Network in July 2015) introduces a selection of ecovillage projects from all over the world.

Author : DAVID LEVINSON,KAREN CHRISTENSEN
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 2045 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2003-06-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780761925989

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Encyclopedia of Community by DAVID LEVINSON,KAREN CHRISTENSEN Pdf

The Encyclopedia of Community is a major four volume reference work that seeks to define one of the most widely researched topics in the behavioural and social sciences. Community itself is a concept, an experience, and a central part of being human. This pioneering major reference work seeks to provide the necessary definitions of community far beyond the traditional views.

Author : Tarnanidis, Theodore,Vlachopoulou, Maro,Papathanasiou, Jason
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2017-03-20
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781522521082

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Driving Agribusiness With Technology Innovations by Tarnanidis, Theodore,Vlachopoulou, Maro,Papathanasiou, Jason Pdf

Modern web-based applications are pertinent for businesses, as they often encourage their core competencies and capabilities. As such, the agribusiness sector must begin to take advantage of the open networks and advances in communication and information technologies in order to grow their businesses exponentially. Driving Agribusiness With Technology Innovations highlights innovative business models and theories that encourage the use of emerging technological advances to produce thriving enterprises. Featuring extensive coverage on relevant topics including digital environments, mobile agriculture, supply chain platforms, and internet marketing models, this publication is an important reference source for business managers, practitioners, professionals, and engineers who are interested in discovering emerging technology trends for agribusiness.