Gaian Democracies: Redefining Globalisation and People-Power

By Roy Madron and John Jopling

In this Schumacher Briefing, Roy Madron and John Jopling argue that the main purpose of our Western democracies is to satisfy the needs of a global debt-money system through the pursuit of economic... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 190399828X
• ISBN13: 9781903998281
• Release Date: March 2003
• Publisher: Green Books
• Length: 154 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.9" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

We Need New Governing and Monetary Systems

"Gian Democracies" is a powerful book. It explains and questions our need for perpetual economic growth-that over time can only lead to ecological disaster. It explains why our present economic system depends on such growth in order to provide jobs and keep our economy going. Our present economic system, fulfills the needs and desires of transnational corporations at the expense to the rest of us. It feasts upon the environment. The authors suggest changing our economic and governing system to a Gaian Democracy which would better meet the needs of individuals and be compatible with our planet. It suggests ways we can move in this direction. This is a good book. It should be widely read, and if taken seriously, could help turn us in the right direction for a sustainable future.