Brew to Bikes: Portland's Artisan Economy (OpenBook)
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.74 (617 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1932010327 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 304 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-09-28 |
| Language | : | English |
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His research interests include the interrelationship of private, nonprofit, and public sectors in market economies; institutional netword analysis; and elites, power, and social transformation. Heying's interests led him to develop a new project on Portland's artisan economy, depicting the "creative class" and cultural economy of a rising city.. About the AuthorCharles Heying is Associate Professor of Urban Studies and Planning at Portland State University in Portland, OR
Lonely Planet Guide to Buying Stuff in Portland Agnes G. This book is effectively a "Lonely Planet Guide to Buying Stuff in Portland" that purports to be the "manifesto" for an alternative to neoliberal capitalism. Unfortunately, the authors didn't have enough critical distance from their subject matter to realize that the "Artisan Economy" they love so much is in fact THE most logical extension of neoliberal capitalism.They miss the obvi. Dillon Mahmoudi said Insightful and rewarding. This is an insightful and rewarding read that synthesizes the shared ideals and practices of Portland's artisan enterprises and critiques some common economic development tools. An examination of what it means to be an artisan economy helped to frame both the grassroots responses that gave rise to this movement and the interviews of various artisans in differing practices. The case . the spirit of Portland Brew To Bikes captures the spirit and essence of the "go local" trend as the new model for conscientious commerce, in the city that does it best. The author delves into not just the brew and bike communities, but also Portland's food, fashion, indie music, writer, filmmaker, instrument maker, tech startup and coffee culture. Just got my own copy - every Portland devotee should have
Profiling hundreds of local businesses, and with an eye on Portland's unique penchant for sustainability and urban development, Brew to Bikes is about everything from bike manufacturers to microbreweries, from do-it-yourself to traditional crafts. Associate Professor of Urban Studies Charles Heying noticed these local artisans prospering all over the city and set out to study their thriving economy. A treatise to local, ethical business practices, Brew to Bikes positions Portland as a hub of artisan ingenuity worthy of admiration.. Dissatisfied with passive c
Charles Heying is Associate Professor of Urban Studies and Planning at Portland State University in Portland, OR. His research interests include the interrelationship of private, nonprofit, and public sectors in market economies; institutional netword analysis; and elites, power, and social transformation. Heying's interests led him to develop a new project on Portland's artisan economy, depicting the "crea