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The biggest tragedy of the commons is the misconception that commons are failures--relics from another era rendered unnecessary by the market and state. Think Like a Commoner dispels such prejudices by explaining the rich history and promising future of the commons--an ageless paradigm of cooperation and fairness that is re-making our world.With graceful prose and dozens of fascinating stories, David Bollier describes the quiet revolution that is pioneering practical forms of self-governance and production controlled by people themselves. Think Like a Commoner explains how the commons:

• Is an exploding field of DIY innovation ranging from Wikipedia and seed-sharing to community forests, collaborative consumption, and beyond
• Challenges the standard narrative of market economics by explaining how cooperation generates significant value and human fulfillment
• Provides a framework of law and social action that can help us move beyond the pathologies of neoliberal capitalism

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