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100			_aWall, Derek
245			_aThe commons in history : culture, conflict, and ecology
260			_bThe MIT Press, _aCambridge : _c2014
300			_axv, 165 p. ; _bill., _c20 cm
365			_d86.50 _b20.00 _c$
490			_aHistory for a sustainable future
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
520			_aDerek Wall explores the relationship between common pool property and resources, and ecological sustainability. The debate between Hardin, who developed the idea of the t̀ragedy 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.
650			_aMongolia
650			_aIndia
650			_aEngland
650			_aUnited States
650			_aProperty rights
650			_aPeasants
650			_aOwnership
650			_aCommon-pool property
650			_aLand Use
650			_aReal Estate
650			_aEnvironmental Policy
650			_aEcology
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