How Largest Social Movement History is Paving the Way to a Brighter Future<BR><BR>Humanizing the Economy connects the dots among far-flung sites of co-operation and resistance, tracing the outlines of a humane alternative to the deadly business of business as usual.-Avi Lewis, Filmmaker, The Take<BR><BR>Restakis mixes history, ideas, and present-day struggles in an account that is personal, passionate and informed.-Brett Fairbairn, Provost, Professor of History, University of Saskatchewan<BR><BR>Corporate Capitalism is failing to meet even the most basic needs of billions of people around the world, undermining the foundations of healthy societies, caring communities, and personal well-being. With over 800 million members in 85 countries the co-operative movement is positioned to help create a more equitable, just, and humane future.<BR><BR>Humanizing the Economy explores the rich history of this powerful grassroots movement and provides an in-depth look into real world examples of organizing for social change including:<BR><BR>-Emilia Romagna's co-operative economy in Northern Italy<BR><BR>-Argentina's recovered factory movement<BR><BR>-Japan's consumer and health co-operatives<BR><BR>-Sri Lanka's small farmer movement for fair trade.<BR><BR>Highlighting the hopes and struggles of everyday people seeking to Make their world a better place, Humanizing the Economy is essential reading for anyone who cares about social justice and the reform of economics and globalization.<BR><BR>Humanizing the Economy discusses both the possibilities and the challenges that the movement for economic democracy is facing in the age of globalization and the third industrial revolution.-Stefano Zamagni, Professor of Economics, University of Bologna