Intentional communities : ideology and alienation in communal societies /

Some communities exist for tens, even hundreds, of years. Others short-lived. What, then, makes for communal 'success'? Bary Shenker, who lived on a Kibbutz for a number of years, compares the Hutterites, the Kibbutzim and therapeutic communities - and argues that there is no simple formul...

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Main Author: Shenker, Barry, 1944-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: London : Routledge, 2010.
Series:Routledge revivals.
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Summary:Some communities exist for tens, even hundreds, of years. Others short-lived. What, then, makes for communal 'success'? Bary Shenker, who lived on a Kibbutz for a number of years, compares the Hutterites, the Kibbutzim and therapeutic communities - and argues that there is no simple formula. Through historical and sociological analysis, combined with personal experience and insight, the author provides fresh thoughts on a form of a social life which fascinates us all. First published in 1986.
Item Description:Originally published: London: Routledge & Kegan Paul, 1986.
EBSCO eBook Academic Comprehensive Collection North America
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780203832639
0203832639
9780710099617
0710099614
9786613041098
6613041092