Cooperatives and Local Development Theory and Applications for the 21st Century

Cooperative business forms are becoming a major tool in local development, and they are being used in innovative ways to serve rural constituencies. This authoritative work identifies and explains many of the issues involved in creating and managing cooperative business efforts. Leading scholars trace the history of cooperatives, describe various approaches involved, and examine the effects that cooperatives can have on local development. Written for the student, researchers, and policy maker, this unique volume provides groundbreaking in-depth research findings on the broad spectrum of issues facing the creation and management of cooperatives, including information on the new cooperative law.Merrett, Christopher D. is the author of 'Cooperatives and Local Development Theory and Applications for the 21st Century' with ISBN 9780765611246 and ISBN 0765611244.