Binding: Paperback
Description: What is utopia? Why are communes created? Where are they and what do they promote? The Palgrave Companion to North American Utopias is a fascinating catalog of utopian societies and communes from past to present. From the Shakers to the Mormons to the Raelians and the Hutterites the quest for a utopian lifestyle has been a human endeavor since the beginning of time. In this intriguing guide North American utopian communities are explored by John and Virginia Friesen with a view to a new social system for the twenty - first century. The authors assert that the formation of a utopian society is feasible and give examples of how to create one. This is a smart clever and unique reference for all who are curious to know more about utopian communities.
Title: The Palgrave Companion To North American Utopias
Author(s): Friesen J.
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Barcode: 9781137306401
Pages: 277 Pages, Vii, 277 P.
Publication Date: 8/27/2013
Category: Social Groups