Publisher's Synopsis
Self Help By The People, Part 1-2, 1844-1877: Thirty-Three Years Of Cooperation In Rochdale (1882) is a book written by George Jacob Holyoake. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of cooperation in Rochdale, a town in England, from 1844 to 1877. The author describes the efforts of ordinary people who came together to form cooperatives, which were aimed at improving their economic and social conditions. These cooperatives were based on the principles of self-help, mutual aid, and democratic control.The book is divided into two parts, with the first part covering the period from 1844 to 1862, and the second part covering the period from 1862 to 1877. The author describes the various cooperatives that were formed during this period, including the Rochdale Equitable Pioneers Society, which is widely regarded as the first successful cooperative in the world. He also provides a detailed account of the challenges that these cooperatives faced, including opposition from established businesses and financial difficulties.Throughout the book, the author emphasizes the importance of cooperation and self-help in improving the lives of ordinary people. He argues that by working together, people can achieve greater economic and social progress than they can on their own. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of cooperation and the cooperative movement, as well as for those interested in the history of Rochdale and the wider social and economic context of the period.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.
