Most people take for granted much of what is materially involved in the daily rituals of dwelling. In Dwelling in Resistance, Chelsea Schelly portrays a range of residential living alternatives utilizing renewable, small-scale, de- centralized technologies. These technologies change how individuals and communities interact with the material world, their natural environment, and one another.
American Rainbow Gatherings and Alternative Forms of Community
The Annual Gathering of the Rainbow Family creates a unique, self-sustaining community each summer, focusing on free access to essentials like water, food, and health care. This gathering, which has thrived for over forty years, showcases an experiment in liberty that challenges conventional societal structures. Through the lens of sociological theory, the book explores how the Rainbow Family's innovative practices can transform social relationships and enhance individual well-being, contrasting it with the materialistic systems of mainstream society.