Download or read book Localist Movements in a Global Economy written by David J. Hess and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 670 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the 1990s, more than 100 local business organizations have formed in the United States, and there are growing efforts to build local ownership in the retail, food, energy, transportation, and media industries. In this first social science study of localism, Hess adopts an interdisciplinary approach that combines theoretical reflection, empirical research, and policy analysis. His perspective is not that of an uncritical localist advocate; he draws on his new empirical research to assess the extent to which localist policies can address sustainability and justice issues.