Publication
Imprint: Rutledge, Missouri : Fellowship for Intentional Community, c2016. Edition: Seventh edition. Responsibility: Fellowship for Intentional Communities. OCLC Number: 967852447. Physical: Text : 1 volume : 602 pages : illustrations, maps ; 28 cm.
Call number
Reference / Retreat
ISBN
9780971826496
Original publication date
1990
CSS Library Notes
Description: In this seventh edition, you will find more profiles of established and forming communities than ever before, along with worldwide maps and charts comparing communities attributes. Known as the Guide to Intentional Communities & Cooperative Living, this epic book also includes an abundance of articles, educational tools, resources, links and well-traveled advice to help you on your path to visiting, joining, starting, or developing you intentional community. -- from publisher
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Welcome
How to use this directory
In print, online, and why the communities directory needs your help
Acknowledgements
Articles
In community intentionally
Red carpets and slammed doors
Words of experience starting a community
Common fire's top ten hard-earned tips for community success
A useful tool for founders and seekers: spectrums
"Cults" and intentional communities: working through some complicated issues
Finding a healthy, happy cohousing community that fits your values
Off-grid, and in community: 'tis easier to find than to found
Leaps of faith
Building community and learning from failure
Maps
About the maps
Worldwide intentional communities maps
Key to communities by country / state / province
Cross-reference charts
Community listings
Resources
About the resources
Community search resources
Books and videos
Communities magazine
Legal structures for intentional communities in the US
Buying your community property
Sustainable living: energy and climate change, natural building, renewable energy, and permaculture
Community education resources
Resources for facilitation, conflict resolution, group dynamics, and organizational development
Organizations and events for community and cooperation
Location: COLLECTION: Reference General -- AREA: General-- SECTION: Retreat Centers & Intentional Communities
Topics: In TinyCat -- See "Tags" above for our libraries topic areas. See "Subjects" below for LCSH (Library of Congress Subject Headings) (note you can tour our library via Tags or LCSH, but LCHS are not available for all items in our holdings).
FY2016 /
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Welcome
How to use this directory
In print, online, and why the communities directory needs your help
Acknowledgements
Articles
In community intentionally
Red carpets and slammed doors
Words of experience starting a community
Common fire's top ten hard-earned tips for community success
A useful tool for founders and seekers: spectrums
"Cults" and intentional communities: working through some complicated issues
Finding a healthy, happy cohousing community that fits your values
Off-grid, and in community: 'tis easier to find than to found
Leaps of faith
Building community and learning from failure
Maps
About the maps
Worldwide intentional communities maps
Key to communities by country / state / province
Cross-reference charts
Community listings
Resources
About the resources
Community search resources
Books and videos
Communities magazine
Legal structures for intentional communities in the US
Buying your community property
Sustainable living: energy and climate change, natural building, renewable energy, and permaculture
Community education resources
Resources for facilitation, conflict resolution, group dynamics, and organizational development
Organizations and events for community and cooperation
Location: COLLECTION: Reference General -- AREA: General-- SECTION: Retreat Centers & Intentional Communities
Topics: In TinyCat -- See "Tags" above for our libraries topic areas. See "Subjects" below for LCSH (Library of Congress Subject Headings) (note you can tour our library via Tags or LCSH, but LCHS are not available for all items in our holdings).
FY2016 /
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Physical description
602 p.; 28 cm
Description
Up-to-date information on over 1,000 intentional communties in North America, including ecovillages, co-ops, communes, and cohousing projects and 250 communities from around the world, plus detailed cross-reference charts, an index, and maps to help you find the community you are looking for.
Language
Original language
English
User reviews
LibraryThing member stults
Although it's a bit out-dated now, I keep this book for sentimental reasons. And it's a trip to read -- the communities range from fairly normal to far out there.