Description

Book Synopsis
A ';fascinating' (The Wall Street Journal), ';spirited and inspiring' (Jacobin) tour through the ages in search of the thinkers and communities that have dared to reimagine how we might better live our daily lives.

In the 6th century BCE, the Greek philosopher Pythagorasa man remembered today more for his theorem about right-angled triangles than for his progressive politicsfounded a commune in a seaside village in what's now southern Italy. The men and women there shared their property, lived as equals, and dedicated themselves to the study of mathematics and the mysteries of the universe.

Ever since, humans have been dreaming up better ways to organize how we live together, pool our resources, raise our children, and determine who's part of our families. Some of these experiments burned brightly for only a brief while, but others carry on today: from the Danish cohousing communities that share chores and deepen neighborly bonds, to matriarchal Colo

Everyday Utopia

    Product form

    A Paperback by Kristen R. Ghodsee

    £17.99

    Includes FREE delivery

    RRP £19.99 – you save £2.00 (10%)

    Order before 4pm tomorrow for delivery by Mon 26 Oct 2026.

      Trusted by thousands of customers. See 2,385+ Customer Reviews

      View other formats and editions of Everyday Utopia by Kristen R. Ghodsee

      Book details

      Publisher Simon & Schuster
      Published 8 June 2024
      ISBN-13 9781982190224
      978-1982190224
      ISBN-10 1982190221
      Also in:
      Relationships and families: advice, topics and issues

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A ';fascinating' (The Wall Street Journal), ';spirited and inspiring' (Jacobin) tour through the ages in search of the thinkers and communities that have dared to reimagine how we might better live our daily lives.

      In the 6th century BCE, the Greek philosopher Pythagorasa man remembered today more for his theorem about right-angled triangles than for his progressive politicsfounded a commune in a seaside village in what's now southern Italy. The men and women there shared their property, lived as equals, and dedicated themselves to the study of mathematics and the mysteries of the universe.

      Ever since, humans have been dreaming up better ways to organize how we live together, pool our resources, raise our children, and determine who's part of our families. Some of these experiments burned brightly for only a brief while, but others carry on today: from the Danish cohousing communities that share chores and deepen neighborly bonds, to matriarchal Colo

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account