A global history of co-operative business

What are co-operatives? -- The origins of the idea and the rochdale pioneers: before 1844 -- The early years and the rise of co-operative wholesaling: 1844-1864 -- Diversification, internationalization and the formation of the international co-operative alliance: 1864-1914 -- The challenges of war, depression and totalitarianism: 1914-1945 -- Post-war prosperity, the cold war and decolonialization: 1945-1975 -- Contrasts. neo-liberalism and the un international year of co-operatives: 1975 to the present -- Conclusion.