Journal of Co-operative Studies 64, 35-40 | UK Society for Co-operative Studies

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Traders and idealists: New life for co-operative structures: A co-operative illusion?

T.E. Stephenson

Journal of Co-operative Studies, 64, pp. 35-40

Abstract

This article is a response to Dr R. Briscoe's articles appearing in previous issues of the Journal: New life for co-operative structures (No. 62) and Traders and idealists (No, 63). The articles outline what is essentially an idealistic view of the nature and practice of co-operation, particularly in relation to the British consumer movement. In doing so, he clarifies the rhetoric and reality of co-operative action.

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