The commons in history : culture, conflict, and ecology / Derek Wall.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wall, Derek, author.

Series:

History for a Sustainable Future

History for a Sustainable Future Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Commons--History.

Commons.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (184 p.)

Place of Publication:

Cambridge, Massachusetts ; London : MIT Press, 2014.

Language Note:

English

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 `tragedy 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.

Contents:

Contents; Foreword; Acknowledgments; 1 Commons Ecology; 2 Culture in Common?; 3 Commons in Conflict; 4 Questions for Good Ancestors; Notes; Selected Readings on the Commons; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

0-262-32201-3

0-262-32200-5