Localism as a philosophy is related to the principle of subsidiarity. In this way bioregionalism is simply political localism with an ecological foundation. Wayne Yeung questions the assumption that localism is a sub-school of European-American populism. On a conceptual level, there are important affinities between localism and deliberative democracy. The Shire has a reputation for insular localism that also manifests itself in surf culture. This movement promotes ideas of "media localism" and opposes media consolidation. She has published widely on green economics, localism and anti-capitalism. In 2012, principal councils began returning to Committee systems, under the Localism Act 2011. Einstein considered that realism and localism were fundamental underpinnings of physics. As surfers banded over localism, plaid and striped surf jackets gained relevancy. Another aspect of the Localism Act is increased opportunities for Neighbourhood Forums. He said that Yale gave him intellectual liberation from the localism of his German-American upbringing. Variants of localism are prevalent within the Green movement. It suggested a number of strategies could help, including fiscal localism and local food production. He also served as an Associate Cabinet Member for Leisure, Culture, Localism and Young People.