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Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading small is beautiful. The book examines the modern economic system, its use of resources and how. How does our economic system impact the way we live. Schumacher, 9780099225614, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The book examines the modern economic system, its use of resources and how it impacts on our lives. Hailed as an ecobible by the time magazine, schumachers richly researched statement on sustainability has become more relevant and popular with each year since its initial publication during. Buy a discounted paperback of small is beautiful online from australias leading online bookstore. F download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. He is the author of small is beautiful, the book that changed the way many people think about bigness and its human cost new york times. The phrase small is beautiful came from a phrase by his teacher.
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