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Is It Utopia Yet?: An Insider'S View Of Twin Oaks Community In Its Twentysixth Year,Used
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In 1973, Kat Kinkade'S Highly Acclaimed A Walden Two Experiment Told The Country How A Unique Attempt At Shared Living Had Struggled And Triumphed In Its First Five Years.Now, With Is It Utopia Yet?, Kat Brings Us Another Lively, Firsthand Account Of Twin Oaks' Continued Development As One Of America'S Most Prominent And Successful Cooperative Communities.The Book Includes Detail About Some Of The Conflicts That Twin Oaks Has Lived Through And The People Who Were Caught Up In Them. Kat Speaks Frankly And Thoughtfully About The Changes Twin Oaks Has Gone Through And Her Own Changing Role In The Community.As A Bonus, The 320 Page Book Also Contains Over Sixty Cartoons About Community Living From The Pen Of Twin Oaks Member Jonathan Roth.What Is It Really Like To Live In A 'Utopian' Community? What Happens To The High Ideals Of Equality And Social Justice Under The Pressures Of Daily Living With A Continuallychanging Population Of Nearly A Hundred People?Creating A New Society Presents Many Challenges Making A Living, Inventing A Government, Sharing The Labor, Raising Children Collectively, And Reaching Agreement About Such Things As Diet, Standard Of Living, And Commitment To Caring For The Environment.Facing These Tasks As A Group Means Taking A Hard Look At The Original Principles. Does Full Economic Equality Really Work? How Far Can A Group Compromise Its Ideals For The Sake Of Holding Its Members? How Much Social Conformity Is Necessary For Peaceful Cooperative Living? Just How Simple Should The Simple Life Be? Kat Tells How These Fundamental Issues Have Been Worked On Through 25 Years Of Communal Living At Twin Oaks.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Is It Utopia Yet?' A: The main theme of 'Is It Utopia Yet?' revolves around the challenges and realities of communal living in the Twin Oaks community, exploring how ideals of equality and social justice are tested in everyday life.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Is It Utopia Yet?' is Kat Kinkade, who provides a firsthand account of her experiences in the Twin Oaks community.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 320 pages, offering an in-depth look at the Twin Oaks community's evolution.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is published in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating that it may show some signs of wear but is still in a very good state.
- Q: What additional content can be found in the book? A: In addition to the narrative, 'Is It Utopia Yet?' includes over sixty cartoons about community living, created by Twin Oaks member Jonathan Roth.
- Q: When was 'Is It Utopia Yet?' published? A: The book was published on January 1, 1994.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in cooperative living? A: Yes, the book is ideal for anyone interested in cooperative living and the dynamics of intentional communities, as it provides insights into the practical and philosophical aspects of such a lifestyle.
- Q: What conflicts does the book address? A: The book addresses various conflicts experienced by Twin Oaks, discussing how these challenges have shaped its community and the individuals within it.
- Q: Is this book part of a series or a standalone title? A: This book is a standalone title, although it follows Kat Kinkade's earlier work, 'A Walden Two Experiment', which also explores the Twin Oaks community's early years.