The Subsistence Perspective

The Subsistence Perspective
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Publisher : Spinifex Press
Total Pages : 260
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ISBN-10 : 1875559930
ISBN-13 : 9781875559930
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Book Synopsis The Subsistence Perspective by : Maria Mies

Download or read book The Subsistence Perspective written by Maria Mies and published by Spinifex Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in Germany in 1997 as 'Eine Kuh fur Hillary: Die Subsitenzperspective'. Provides an alternative to the current global free market industrial system, by calling for a new economics and politics based on a subsistence perspective. Explains subsistence as empowerment based on people's strength and cooperation. Analyses recent feminist politics and argues that the fight for equality with men has failed to make an egaliltarian society. Includes case studies from Africa, Latin America and Europe, references and an index. Mies is professor of sociology at the Fachhochschule, Cologne. Bennholdt-Thomsen is director of the institute of the theory and praxis of subsistence, Bielefeld, Germany.


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