Chris Smaje
Social scientist turned small-scale farmer; author of A Small Farm Future.
Goliath's Curse: The History and Future of Societal Collapse by Luke Kemp
As is my wont, I'm going to spend more time talking about what I disagree with in the book than what I agree with, because I find it more generative. But let me begin with a quick summary of its merits, which are considerable.
on chrissmaje.com · 10 Oct 2026 · Report
Against the Vortex: Zardoz and Degrowth Utopias in Seventies and Today by Anthony Galluzzo
in his book, Against the Vortex: Zardoz and Degrowth Utopias in Seventies and Today. I wrote about his book here, and I'd thoroughly recommend it
on chrissmaje.com · 21 Dec 2024 · Report
English Pastoral by James Rebanks
I'd thoroughly recommend Glenn Davis Stone The Agricultural Dilemma, Douglas Rushkoff Survival of the Richest (thanks to Christine for the tipoff), Giorgos Kallis Limits, James Rebanks English Pastoral and Jim Handy Tiny Engines of Abundance.
on chrissmaje.com · 31 Jan 2023 · Report
Limits by Giorgos Kallis
I'd thoroughly recommend Glenn Davis Stone The Agricultural Dilemma, Douglas Rushkoff Survival of the Richest (thanks to Christine for the tipoff), Giorgos Kallis Limits, James Rebanks English Pastoral and Jim Handy Tiny Engines of Abundance.
on chrissmaje.com · 31 Jan 2023 · Report
Open Ecosystems: Ecology and Evolution Beyond the Forest Edge by William Bond
Currently reading the fascinating Open Ecosystems: Ecology and Evolution Beyond the Forest Edge by William Bond – one in the eye for the tree fetishists.
on chrissmaje.com · 31 Jan 2023 · Report
Survival of the Richest by Douglas Rushkoff
I'd thoroughly recommend Glenn Davis Stone The Agricultural Dilemma, Douglas Rushkoff Survival of the Richest (thanks to Christine for the tipoff), Giorgos Kallis Limits, James Rebanks English Pastoral and Jim Handy Tiny Engines of Abundance.
on chrissmaje.com · 31 Jan 2023 · Report
The Agricultural Dilemma by Glenn Davis Stone
I'd thoroughly recommend Glenn Davis Stone The Agricultural Dilemma, Douglas Rushkoff Survival of the Richest (thanks to Christine for the tipoff), Giorgos Kallis Limits, James Rebanks English Pastoral and Jim Handy Tiny Engines of Abundance.
on chrissmaje.com · 31 Jan 2023 · Report
Tiny Engines of Abundance by Jim Handy
I'd thoroughly recommend Glenn Davis Stone The Agricultural Dilemma, Douglas Rushkoff Survival of the Richest (thanks to Christine for the tipoff), Giorgos Kallis Limits, James Rebanks English Pastoral and Jim Handy Tiny Engines of Abundance.
on chrissmaje.com · 31 Jan 2023 · Report
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