Articles liés à SOCIAL SYSTEMS ON A HUMAN SCALE: A Story of Governance,...
SOCIAL SYSTEMS ON A HUMAN SCALE: A Story of Governance, Community, and What Makes Societies Work - Couverture souple
Livre 4 sur 7: The First Economy
Synopsis
What kills a town when nothing is technically wrong?
Across the country, communities with balanced budgets and functional institutions are quietly losing something more essential: participation, trust, and the ability to govern themselves. The problem isn’t corruption or apathy. It’s scale.
In The Human Scale, journalist Eleanor McCartney and marine biologist Dr. Charles Morrison uncover a powerful pattern shared by thriving towns, collapsing communities, and even animal societies: collective systems only work when they operate at a scale humans can actually inhabit. Drawing on three years of research across seventy-four communities—and an unexpected parallel from seal colonies—the authors reveal why well-intentioned reforms so often produce disengagement instead of resilience.
Through vivid stories and clear analysis, The Human Scale identifies eight proven principles of human-scaled governance, including local decision-making, relational density, short feedback loops, adaptive systems, and legitimacy as the foundation of civic life. These principles are not ideological preferences. They are functional requirements—present wherever communities thrive and absent wherever they fail.
This is not a call to nostalgia or small-town romanticism. It is a practical, evidence-based guide to designing institutions that fit human limits rather than overriding them.
At a moment of widespread institutional distrust, The Human Scale offers a clear message: the future of collective life depends not on better intentions, but on better structure—built at the scale of human beings.
Les informations fournies dans la section « Synopsis » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.
Résultats de recherche pour SOCIAL SYSTEMS ON A HUMAN SCALE: A Story of Governance,...
Image d'archives
Social Systems on a Human Scale: A Story of Governance, Community, and What Makes Societies Work
Vendeur : GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, Etats-Unis
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
Etat : New. N° de réf. du vendeur 53638082-n
Acheter neuf
EUR 11,31
Expédition à EUR 2,35
Expédition nationale : Etats-Unis
Expédition nationale : Etats-Unis
Quantité disponible : Plus de 20 disponibles
Image d'archives
Social Systems on a Human Scale (Paperback)
impression à la demandeVendeur : Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, Etats-Unis
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. What kills a town when nothing is technically wrong?Across the country, communities with balanced budgets and functional institutions are quietly losing something more essential: participation, trust, and the ability to govern themselves. The problem isn't corruption or apathy. It's scale.In The Human Scale, journalist Eleanor McCartney and marine biologist Dr. Charles Morrison uncover a powerful pattern shared by thriving towns, collapsing communities, and even animal societies: collective systems only work when they operate at a scale humans can actually inhabit. Drawing on three years of research across seventy-four communities-and an unexpected parallel from seal colonies-the authors reveal why well-intentioned reforms so often produce disengagement instead of resilience.Through vivid stories and clear analysis, The Human Scale identifies eight proven principles of human-scaled governance, including local decision-making, relational density, short feedback loops, adaptive systems, and legitimacy as the foundation of civic life. These principles are not ideological preferences. They are functional requirements-present wherever communities thrive and absent wherever they fail.This is not a call to nostalgia or small-town romanticism. It is a practical, evidence-based guide to designing institutions that fit human limits rather than overriding them.At a moment of widespread institutional distrust, The Human Scale offers a clear message: the future of collective life depends not on better intentions, but on better structure-built at the scale of human beings. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798249839406
Acheter neuf
EUR 13,74
Livraison gratuite
Expédition nationale : Etats-Unis
Expédition nationale : Etats-Unis
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)
Image d'archives
SOCIAL SYSTEMS ON A HUMAN SCALE: A Story of Governance, Community, and What Makes Societies Work (The First Economy)
impression à la demandeVendeur : California Books, Miami, FL, Etats-Unis
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
Etat : New. Print on Demand. N° de réf. du vendeur I-9798249839406
Acheter neuf
EUR 13,78
Livraison gratuite
Expédition nationale : Etats-Unis
Expédition nationale : Etats-Unis
Quantité disponible : Plus de 20 disponibles
Image d'archives
Social Systems on a Human Scale: A Story of Governance, Community, and What Makes Societies Work
Edité par
Independently published, 2026
ISBN 13 : 9798249839406
Ancien ou d'occasion
Couverture souple
Vendeur : GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, Etats-Unis
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
Etat : As New. Unread book in perfect condition. N° de réf. du vendeur 53638082
Acheter D'occasion
EUR 11,70
Expédition à EUR 2,35
Expédition nationale : Etats-Unis
Expédition nationale : Etats-Unis
Quantité disponible : Plus de 20 disponibles
Image d'archives
Social Systems on a Human Scale
impression à la demandeVendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur L0-9798249839406
Acheter neuf
EUR 14,45
Livraison gratuite
Expédition nationale : Etats-Unis
Expédition nationale : Etats-Unis
Quantité disponible : Plus de 20 disponibles
Image d'archives
Social Systems on a Human Scale
impression à la demandeVendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur L0-9798249839406
Acheter neuf
EUR 13,20
Expédition à EUR 3,89
Expédition depuis Royaume-Uni vers Etats-Unis
Expédition depuis Royaume-Uni vers Etats-Unis
Quantité disponible : Plus de 20 disponibles
Image d'archives
Social Systems on a Human Scale: A Story of Governance, Community, and What Makes Societies Work
Edité par
Independently published, 2026
ISBN 13 : 9798249839406
Ancien ou d'occasion
Couverture souple
Vendeur : GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, Royaume-Uni
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
Etat : As New. Unread book in perfect condition. N° de réf. du vendeur 53638082
Acheter D'occasion
EUR 14,17
Expédition à EUR 17,75
Expédition depuis Royaume-Uni vers Etats-Unis
Expédition depuis Royaume-Uni vers Etats-Unis
Quantité disponible : Plus de 20 disponibles
Image d'archives
Social Systems on a Human Scale: A Story of Governance, Community, and What Makes Societies Work
Vendeur : GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, Royaume-Uni
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
Etat : New. N° de réf. du vendeur 53638082-n
Acheter neuf
EUR 17,04
Expédition à EUR 17,75
Expédition depuis Royaume-Uni vers Etats-Unis
Expédition depuis Royaume-Uni vers Etats-Unis
Quantité disponible : Plus de 20 disponibles
Image d'archives
Social Systems on a Human Scale (Paperback)
impression à la demandeVendeur : CitiRetail, Stevenage, Royaume-Uni
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. What kills a town when nothing is technically wrong?Across the country, communities with balanced budgets and functional institutions are quietly losing something more essential: participation, trust, and the ability to govern themselves. The problem isn't corruption or apathy. It's scale.In The Human Scale, journalist Eleanor McCartney and marine biologist Dr. Charles Morrison uncover a powerful pattern shared by thriving towns, collapsing communities, and even animal societies: collective systems only work when they operate at a scale humans can actually inhabit. Drawing on three years of research across seventy-four communities-and an unexpected parallel from seal colonies-the authors reveal why well-intentioned reforms so often produce disengagement instead of resilience.Through vivid stories and clear analysis, The Human Scale identifies eight proven principles of human-scaled governance, including local decision-making, relational density, short feedback loops, adaptive systems, and legitimacy as the foundation of civic life. These principles are not ideological preferences. They are functional requirements-present wherever communities thrive and absent wherever they fail.This is not a call to nostalgia or small-town romanticism. It is a practical, evidence-based guide to designing institutions that fit human limits rather than overriding them.At a moment of widespread institutional distrust, The Human Scale offers a clear message: the future of collective life depends not on better intentions, but on better structure-built at the scale of human beings. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798249839406
Acheter neuf
EUR 17,06
Expédition à EUR 43,79
Expédition depuis Royaume-Uni vers Etats-Unis
Expédition depuis Royaume-Uni vers Etats-Unis
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)
Image fournie par le vendeur
SOCIAL SYSTEMS ON A HUMAN SCALE : A Story of Governance, Community, and What Makes Societies Work
Vendeur : AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Allemagne
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - What kills a town when nothing is technically wrong Across the country, communities with balanced budgets and functional institutions are quietly losing something more essential: participation, trust, and the ability to govern themselves. The problem isn't corruption or apathy. It's scale.In The Human Scale, journalist Eleanor McCartney and marine biologist Dr. Charles Morrison uncover a powerful pattern shared by thriving towns, collapsing communities, and even animal societies: collective systems only work when they operate at a scale humans can actually inhabit. Drawing on three years of research across seventy-four communities-and an unexpected parallel from seal colonies-the authors reveal why well-intentioned reforms so often produce disengagement instead of resilience.Through vivid stories and clear analysis, The Human Scale identifies eight proven principles of human-scaled governance, including local decision-making, relational density, short feedback loops, adaptive systems, and legitimacy as the foundation of civic life. These principles are not ideological preferences. They are functional requirements-present wherever communities thrive and absent wherever they fail.This is not a call to nostalgia or small-town romanticism. It is a practical, evidence-based guide to designing institutions that fit human limits rather than overriding them.At a moment of widespread institutional distrust, The Human Scale offers a clear message: the future of collective life depends not on better intentions, but on better structure-built at the scale of human beings. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798249839406
Acheter neuf
EUR 26,55
Expédition à EUR 35
Expédition depuis Allemagne vers Etats-Unis
Expédition depuis Allemagne vers Etats-Unis
Quantité disponible : 2 disponible(s)