Director del BCICS, es un historiador que ha escrito extensamente acerca del movimiento cooperativo canadiense e internacional. Dirigió el proceso y escribió la mayor parte de la documentación necesaria para el desarrollo de la Declaración de la Identidad de las Cooperativas adoptada por la Alianza Cooperativa Internacional en su Congreso en Manchester en 1995. Ha recibido numerosos premios cooperativos, incluyendo el Premio de los Pioneros de Rochadle de la Alianza Cooperativa Internacional.
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Este libro explora las formas en las que los jóvenes de diversos países piensan y utilizan las cooperativas para cubrir sus necesidades sociales y económicas. Las cooperativas expresan una forma de identidad, que confiere un nuevo sentido a los propios actores involucrados y a la sociedad en la que se inscriben. La reinvención cooperativa que nos transmite la obra supera las delimitaciones específicas de un espacio preciso debido a que las iniciativas se desarrollan en todos los continentes y crean (sin importar su tamaño ni los difíciles contextos en que actúan) una dinámica innovadora y de transformación, que se ve democratizada y potenciada por el trabajo en redes.
Hewbris, a post-postmodern crime anti-thriller in the same vein as cult classic Sloot, posits five levels of comedy, lands Hayden with six biological mothers, and proves the existence of God through a joke. Which came as a shock to the author.
A post-postmodern novel set on the clean streets of Dublins leafiest suburb, SLOOT has at its heart an accidental detective whod rather write his own Celtic-screwball-noir than solve the crime, and a narrator who loses the plot, literally.
In "Wild Harbour," Ian Macpherson intricately weaves a tale that explores the stark contrasts between civilization and nature, set against the backdrop of the rugged Scottish Highlands. With a lyrical and evocative prose style, Macpherson immerses readers in the protagonists struggle for survival in a post-apocalyptic landscape. The narrative reflects the broader themes of isolation, resilience, and the profound connection humans share with the natural world, drawing on influences from Romantic literature and early 20th-century ecological discourse. The book stands as not only a story of endurance but also a meditation on what it means to live authentically in harmony with ones surroundings. Ian Macpherson, a Scottish writer and environmentalist, brings a rich tapestry of personal experience and cultural history to his work. Growing up amidst the stark beauty of the Highlands, Macphersons deep-seated appreciation for nature profoundly shapes his writing. His steadfast commitment to environmental issues is evident throughout the text, suggesting that his narratives serve as both a warning and an invitation to reconsider our place within the world. "Wild Harbour" is highly recommended for readers who appreciate thought-provoking literature that challenges societal norms. Macphersons blend of compelling storytelling and philosophical introspection provides readers with both entertainment and deeper insights into the human condition. This book is essential for anyone seeking a reflective journey through the intricacies of survival and the enduring power of nature.
Wild Harbour by Ian Macpherson tells of the world destroyed by a future war, forebodings of which were already discernible in Europe. A young couple must live their lives in the wild Scottish highlands when war overtakes their home. Excerpt: "THIS MORNING I said to Terry, I thought I heard guns through the night.Were you awake too? she asked. Even before she spoke, as soon as the words were out of my mouth I was sorry I spoke, and hastened to say: That was funny, both of us lying quiet not to disturb the other. I knew by the way she looked at me that she was not deceived."