The commons in history culture, conflict, and ecology
Derek Wall explores the relationship between common pool property and resources, and ecological sustainability. The debate between Hardin, who developed the idea of the t̀ragedy of the commons' and Elinor Ostrom who showed commons could be sustainable, is discussed. The enclosure of the commons...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Cambridge, Massachusetts
The MIT Press
2014
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| Series: | History for a sustainable future
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| Collection: | MIT Press eBook Archive - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Summary: | Derek Wall explores the relationship between common pool property and resources, and ecological sustainability. The debate between Hardin, who developed the idea of the t̀ragedy of the commons' and Elinor Ostrom who showed commons could be sustainable, is discussed. The enclosure of the commons is examined. The contribution of virtual commons, social sharing to reduce resource use and conservation via commons are all critically discussed. The need to link cultural change, political action and ecological ethics to protect future generations is examined |
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| ISBN: | 1461958520 0262322005 9780262322003 9781461958529 |