A Better Place to Live, Michael Corbett, 1981,164 pp., $14.95 from Rodale Press. Strategies for creating smaller semi-urban communities. Toolsfor Conviviality, Ivan Illich, 1973, 119 pp., $1.50, Harper & Row. Aphilosophical description of the outcomes in society resulting from our choice of tools. TheHousehold Economy, Scott Bums, 1975,252 pp., $4.95, Beacon Press (Harper & Row). The household is rapidly growing in economic significance as people give up on the public economy where inflation, taxes and energy costs are eating into people's quality of life. Guide to Convivial Tools, Valentina Borremans, special issue of Library Journal (#13), 1979,112 pp., $5.00, R.R. Bowker Co. A description of over 850 publications and periodicals about appropriate technology, renewable energy, self-help housing and community economic enterprises. Appropriate Technology Sourcebook, Volumes I and II, Ken Darrow, Kent Keller, Rick Pam (Volume I, published in 1976, updated in 1981, $5.50 plus $.83 postage; Volume II, 1981, $6.50 plus $1.38 postage). Volunteers in Asia Publications, P.O. Box 4543, Stanford, CA 94305. Hundreds of publications, worldwide, about appropriate, small-scale, easy-to-operate technologies. Oriented to use by developing countries but very useful as guide to simple technologies in theU.S. The Essential Community, Local Government in the Year 2000, International City Management Association, 1980,162 pp., published by the International City Management Association, 1140 Connecticut Ave. N.W., Washington, DC 20036. Although not a guide to community self-reliance, this book explores the forces of change that will affect government services over the next twenty years, and does include in the scenario the possible increase of volunteerism, self-help and "getting by modestly." The Backyard Revolution: Understanding the New Citizen Movement, by Harry C. Boyte, 1980,171 pp., $14.95 from Temple University Press. This is a well-documented description of the extensive citizen's movement and how it grew up in the 1970s as well as some possible directions for it to take in the 1980s. Community Congress of San Diego 1172 Morena Blvd. San Diego, CA 92110 The congress is a model broad-based coalition of over 60 community-based, human service and public interest organizations in San Diego County. A fascinating model of resource sharing, and cross-issue coalition building. Agriculture— Sustainable The One-Straw Revolution: An Introduction to Natural Farming, Masanobu Fukuoka, 1978, 224 pp., $7.95 from Rodale Books. A farming method that requires no plowing, creates no pollution and makes no use of fossil fuels. Permaculture One, A Perennial Agriculture for Human Settlements, Bill Molli- son and David Holmgren, 1978,128 pp., $8.95 from the Permaculture Assoc., 2950 Walnut Bend, Walnut Creek, CA 94598. Describes the work of small agricultural researchers in Australia who utilize trees and native and perennial plants in gardening and farming. Permaculture Two, Practical Design for Town and County in Permanent Agriculture, Bill Mollison, 150 pp., 1979, $10.95 from the Permaculture Assoc., 2950 Walnut Blvd., Walnut Creek, CA 94598. Continues the work described in Permaculture One. The Future Is Abundant: A Guide to Sustainable Agriculture, edited by Larry Korn, 1981,208 pp., $11.95 from Tilth, 13217 Mattson Road, Arlington, WA 98223. Provides an integrated picture of agriculture in the Pacific Northwest and a vision of our agriculture as it could be: with tree crops, plants, animals and human communities in a productive, integrated whole. Arts Grass-Roots and Pavement, Art in America's Neighborhoods, Expansion Arts Program, National Endowment for the Arts, Washington, DC. Handbook for urban and rural community arts programs. Technical Assistance for Arts Facilities: A Sourcebook, Educational Facilities Laboratories, 850 3rd Ave., New York, NY 10022. How to find technical assistance for development of physical space for the arts. Community Arts Agencies: A Handbook and Guide, 1978, $12.50 from American Council for the Arts, 570 7th Ave., New York, NY 10018. Chapters include fundraising, management and public relations. Communications—Electronic Alternative Media Center (AMC) Reports, New York University, 725 Broadway, New York, NY 10003, 212/598-2852 AMC is one of the primary nonprofit groups involved in research and demonstrations of interactive community communication systems. They have worked with interactive cable TV projects around the country. Implementing Interactive Telecommunications Services describes several projects. Are Your Computers Literate? Karen Billings and David Moursand, 1979, $6.95 Understanding Computers, Paul M. Chirlian, 1978, $9.95 Two books in a series from Dilithium Press, P.O. Box 92, Forest Grove, OR 97116. Write for complete publications list. Community Computer Directory, $3.50 from P.O. Box 405, Forestville, CA 95436. Semi-annual directory of individuals and organizations working with small computers, developing software, supplying hardware, using computers in their own work and wishing to share information with others. “Computer Networking," article by Art Kleiner in The Next Whole Earth CataA good overview on new applications of small-scale computers in a decentralized humanistic setting. Examples of new computer-assisted communication systems, data bases, electronic bulletin boards and corporate information utilities. Computing, quarterly, $8.50/yr. from 70 Main Street, Peterborough, NH 03458. There are innumerable small computer magazines; this one is easy to read. Includes hardware and software reviews and general interest articles. Information and Communication Technology for the Community, Steve Johnson, 1980, $10.00 from Center for Urban Education, 0245 S.W. Bancroft, Portland, OR 97201. A broad introduction to the new electronic technologies and their possible applications in community setting. Includes lengthy description of the author's experience on a nationwide computer-aided communication system (EIES). 79
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