Co-Operative Stores (Classic Reprint): Their History, Organization, and Management - Couverture souple

Richter, Eugen

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1330121481 ISBN 13 : 9781330121481

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A vivid history of the Rochdale cooperative movement and its lasting impact.

This book traces how a small band of weavers in Rochdale, England, turned shared effort into a nationwide system of member‑owned stores, changing how people buy groceries, clothing, and essentials.

Beginning with a bold plan in 1843, it recounts the founding of the Rochdale Society of Equitable Pioneers and their early experiments in pooling savings, sharing risks, and building a store that served its members. The narrative follows their steady growth, the development of store rules, and the practical steps they took to sustain a cooperative venture, from capital needs to member duties. It also surveys the broader spread of cooperative stores across Europe and the evolving ideas behind fair prices, dividends, and community wealth.

• Discover the seeds of cooperative stores and the people who sparked a movement
• Learn how savings, shared ownership, and practical rules shaped the model
• See the progression from a small Rochdale shop to a nationwide network
• Understand the principles that guided member rights, profits, and governance

Ideal for readers curious about social economy, labor history, and the origins of cooperative business models.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1330121481
• ISBN 13: 9781330121481
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 146
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