John Mohawk argues that the trend of Western civilization  has been toward a politics of conquest and plundering of both people and the planet. As an alternative, he recommends rebuilding cultures and economies around localism and regional self-sufficiency, and, in the process, encouraging local production for local consumption. J

John Mohawk argues that the trend of Western civilization has been toward a politics of conquest and plundering of both people and the planet. As an alternative, he recommends rebuilding cultures and economies around localism and regional self-sufficiency, and, in the process, encouraging local production for local consumption. J

How the Conquest of Indigenous Peoples Parallels the Conquest of Nature – John Mohawk

The 1st Annual E. F. Schumacher Lectures of October 1981 emphasized the importance of vibrant regional economies at a time when the focus of the nation was on an expanding global economy. Much has happened since then. The promise of the global economy has faded in face of ever greater wealth disparity and environmental degradation. There is growing interest in building a new economy that is just and recognizes planetary limits. The speakers of the Schumacher Lecture Series continue to be at the forefront of this movement. 

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The 1st Annual E. F. Schumacher Lectures of October 1981 emphasized the importance of vibrant regional economies at a time when the focus of the nation was on an expanding global economy. Much has happened since then. The promise of the global economy has faded in face of ever greater wealth disparity and environmental degradation. There is growing interest in building a new economy that is just and recognizes planetary limits. The speakers of the Schumacher Lecture Series continue to be at the forefront of this movement. Visit centerforneweconomics.org/donate to support our work.

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