Vintage, London Small is Beautiful

"A humane blueprint for prosperity that serves people and planet. First published in 1973, E. F. Schumacher's Small Is Beautiful remains a foundational text of sustainable economics and environmental thought. Rejecting the idea that ""bigger is better"", Schumacher argues for economies based on community, craftsmanship and ecological balance. Decades later, its message - that progress should serve people, not profits - is more urgent than ever. Combining wisdom, practicality and visionary foresight, Small Is Beautiful continues to inspire new generations of environmentalists, policymakers and ethical business leaders seeking to build a fairer world. 'One of the 100 most influential books published since World War II' Times Literary Supplement " ...