Journal of Co-operative Studies 55(10, 32-37
Co-operation between co-operatives: Pious hope or sound strategy?
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Co-operation between co-operatives: Pious hope or sound strategy?
R. Johnston Birchall
Journal of Co-operative Studies 55(1), 32-37
Orginally published in Society for Co-operative Studies Bulletin 59, May 1987, 45-52
https://doi.org/10.61869/YONB9456
How to cite this paper: Birchall, R.J. (2022). Co-operation between co-operatives: Pious hope or sound strategy? Journal of Co-operative Studies, 55(1), 32-37. https://doi.org/10.61869/YONB9456 (Original work published 1887).
Abstract
In this paper, Johston reviews the influence of Will Watkins and the early formation of the Society of Co-operative studies to address the continuing debate about co-operative between co-operatives.
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