Journal of Co-operative Studies, Vol 58 No 3
Winter 2025 Special issue: Worker co-operatives and concern for community
Journal of Co-operative Studies, 58(3) - No. 175
Comment from the editor
It gives me great pleasure to introduce the latest issue of the Journal of Co-operative Studies, which is a special issue on Worker Co-operatives and Concern for Community. It is guest edited by Malu Villela, Eleonore Perrin, François Deblangy, and Emre Sahin. Inspired by Principle 7, concern for community, this special issue investigates the role played by worker co-operatives in their local communities by exploring their core mission of putting both the direct membership and local communities before profit.
Special issues are an important feature of the Journal of Co-operative Studies. They present us with opportunities to explore emerging topics, offer fresh perspectives on key issues, and bring together co-operative voices from across the world. As the Journal’s editor, I particularly value the opportunity they give early career researchers, helping them to develop reviewing and editorial skills, as well as expanding their networks.
The editorial team are always happy to discuss ideas for special issues. If there is a topic you would like to develop, please email me.
Anita Mangan
Editor
Guest editorial
Malu Villela, Eleonore Perrin, François Deblangy, & Emre Sahi, pp. 3-11
Theme 1: Community benefit as mission: Aligning worker and collective interests
Understanding the socio-economic effects of co-operatives: An Ivorian case
Amélie Artis and Kouassi N’Goran, pp. 12-25
Sustaining communities: The Roots of Hope Cannabis Co-operative and the struggle for social equity
Ja’Nell Henry, Tristan Lyle, Angel Rios, Vanessa Urena, and Eric Larson. pp. 26-33
Mitch Diamantopoulos, pp. 34-48
Theme 2: Community in governance: Embedding inclusivity through stakeholder co-operation
Bridging democratic member control and concern for community with stakeholder governance
Simon Pek and Adrien Billiet, pp. 49-53
Making and unmaking co-operative subjects in the Oklahoma Food Co-operative
Eric Sarmiento, pp. 54-65
Theme 3: Community as becoming: Co-operatives and postr-growth economies
Eliza Hostin-Silva, pp. 66-78
Last mile community economies: Taking back technology through platform co-operativism
Laura Eccher (PR), pp. 79-89
Irma Emmery, pp. 90-97
Theme 4: Community wealth: Policy opportunities and constraints for co-operatives
Emerging co-operatives in Amsterdam: The role of collaborative culture and institutional support
Vera Breugem, Sophie Bloemen and Florine Zegers, pp. 98-102
Julian Manley, Carys Hughes and Simon Grove-White, pp. 103-109
