A clear, historical look at how consumer co‑operative societies challenge the profit motive and aim to serve people through collective action.
In this exploration, the book traces the arc of the co‑operative movement from distributing essentials to organizing production. It examines how consumer co‑ops demonstrate their capacity to run business for service, not private profit, and what that means for workers, communities, and society at large.
The early sections frame a clash of economic forces today, with co‑operative societies offered as a practical alternative. The text discusses how these societies open membership, pursue federation, and gradually move toward larger scale undertakings while emphasizing consumer interests and social unity. It also covers the idea of political neutrality and the union of people across social lines in pursuit of common needs.
Ideal for readers of economic reform, social enterprise, and the history of the cooperative movement who want a grounded, practical view of how cooperatives strive to serve the many.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book captures the essence of the global consumers cooperative movement, exploring its origins, ideologies, successes, and some of the challenges it has faced. The author, a prominent economist, traces the development of cooperative societies from their humble beginnings in the 19th century to their present status as a global force. The book delves into the principles of consumer cooperation, highlighting its emphasis on self-help, solidarity, and democratic control. It examines the movement's impact on economic equity, social justice, and the broader cooperative ecosystem, including federations and wholesale organizations. The author also discusses the criticisms and obstacles faced by cooperative societies, such as the tension between cooperative ideals and market realities. Ultimately, this book serves as a testament to the resilience and transformative potential of consumer cooperation, offering valuable insights for individuals, policymakers, and anyone interested in alternative economic models and social change. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330638781_0
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Zustand: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 308 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 25828071/2
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