Publisher's Synopsis
Working Men Cooperators, What They Have Done And What They Are Doing: An Account Of The Artisans������� Cooperative Movement In Great Britain (1884) is a book written by Arthur Herbert Dyke Acland. The book provides a detailed account of the cooperative movement among working-class artisans in Great Britain during the 19th century. It covers the history of the movement, the challenges faced by cooperatives, and the successes achieved by cooperatives in various industries such as agriculture, retail, and manufacturing.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific aspect of the cooperative movement. The first chapter provides an introduction to the concept of cooperation and its historical roots. The following chapters cover the establishment of cooperatives, the role of government in supporting and regulating cooperatives, and the challenges faced by cooperatives in terms of management, finance, and competition.The book also includes case studies of successful cooperatives, such as the Rochdale Society of Equitable Pioneers, which was established in 1844 and is considered the first modern cooperative. Other examples include the Scottish Agricultural Organisation Society and the London Co-operative Society.Throughout the book, Acland emphasizes the importance of cooperation among working-class artisans as a means of improving their economic and social conditions. He argues that cooperatives provide a way for workers to gain greater control over their working lives and to share in the benefits of their labor.Overall, Working Men Cooperators, What They Have Done And What They Are Doing is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the cooperative movement in Great Britain and its impact on working-class life during the 19th century.With Information How To Promote It.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.
