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Author Bang, Jan Martin.

Title Ecovillages : a practical guide to sustainable communities / Jan Martin Bang
Published Gabriola Island, BC : New Society, [2005]
©2005

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Description 284 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Summary "This book explores the background and history of the Ecovillages movement, and goes on to provide a comprehensive manual for planning, establishing and maintaining a sustainable community. Issues discussed include leadership and conflict management, house design, building techniques, farming and food production, water and sewage, energy sources and alternative economics. In the final chapter, the author brings everything together in a step-by-step guide."--BOOK JACKET
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages [259]-274) and index
Subject Organic living -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Environmentalism.
Collective settlements.
Genre/Form Handbooks and manuals.