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L. Kohr (1957) The Breakdown of Nations

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Barney Gilmore

A Synopsis Of Leopold Kohr’s Book The Breakdown of Nations (1957) WHY SMALL IS BEAUTIFUL, NATURAL, IMPERATIVE, AND GENERALLY UNOBTAINABLE     Every human life has its seasons. And so does every human society, organization, and culture. There are times … Continue reading →

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