Manual Of cooperation: Being An Epitome Of Holyoake's History Of Cooperation (1885)

By George Holyoake and George Jacob Holyoake

Book Overview

The ""Manual of Cooperation"" is a book that was originally published in 1885 by the Sociologic Society of America. The book is an epitome of Holyoake's History of Cooperation, which was a seminal work on the subject of cooperative movements in the 19th century. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of cooperation, from its early beginnings to its development into a powerful economic and social force. It covers the various models of cooperation that have been tried and tested over the years, including consumer cooperatives, worker cooperatives, and agricultural cooperatives. The book also delves into the philosophical underpinnings of cooperation, exploring the principles of mutual aid, self-help, and democratic decision-making that are at the heart of the cooperative movement. It examines the challenges that cooperatives face, such as competition from larger corporations and the need to balance economic viability with social and environmental goals. Overall, the ""Manual of Cooperation"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and philosophy of cooperation, as well as those looking to establish or participate in cooperative ventures. It provides a wealth of information and insights that are still relevant today, more than a century after its initial publication.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437032575
• ISBN13: 9781437032574
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 84 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"