hobson_empire.jpgI write about our socio-ecological crises, describe disaster capitalism and problems in elite rule, and explore responses in democratic innovation and experimental culture, particularly here in Scotland.

Contact Mike Small at: mike@abaton.co.uk or phone (00 44) 0791 288 1314.

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Abaton (from the Greek a, not; baino, I go), a town of changing location. Though not inaccessible, no one has ever reached it and visitors headed for Abaton have been known to wander for many years without even catching a glimpse of the town. Certain travellers, however, have seen it rising slightly above the horizon, especially at dusk...(more here)

Posted at 17:00 on 04/05/07

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  • Books, Extracts & Essays

  • From: 'A Vigorous Institution: The Living Legacy of Patrick Geddes', Luath Press (2007), Univeralism and the Genus Loci: Geddes in Cyprus, Italy, Catalonia and Japan . Read review here"
  • From: 'Systemic Complexity and Eco-Sustainable Development' Edited by Ivano Spano and Dario Padovan (2001), Padua, Italy - June 2001, Local Development as a Strategic Alternative
  • Posted at 16:25 on 04/05/07