This book arises from a three-year comparative research program concerning co-operative enterprises in Australia and Italy. The book explores the historical dev

Co-operatives provide a different approach to organizing business through their ideals of member ownership and democratic practice. Every co-operative member ha

Co-operatives provide a different approach to organising business through their ideals of member ownership and democratic practice. Every co-operative member ha

Providing a thorough overview of the political nature and dynamics of the world of work, labour and employment, this timely Handbook draws together an interdisc

Globally, consumer co-operation has experienced a difficult period since the 1970s. Large scale failures in France, Germany and Austria were accompanied by loss