Co-Operative Revolution
A Graphic Novel
New Internationalist Publications Ltd (Publisher)
Published on 13. September 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
72 pages
978-1-78026-082-2 (ISBN)
Description
In this International Year of the Co-op, Co-operative Revolution illustrates the history and enduring appeal of this robust business model.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
Interest Age: From 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 236 mm
Width: 168 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight
227 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78026-082-2 (9781780260822)
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Person
Radical political cartoonist and activist Polyp has been working with campaigning organizations around the world for over 15 years, and is the author and illustrator of 'Big Bad World Cartoon Molotovs in the face of corporate rule' and illustrator of 'Speechless: World History Without Words. He lives and works within a large Co-operative housing block in Manchester, UK.
Content
- The early history. (Graphic novel style) The birth of the co-operative in the North of England, narrated by George Jacob Holyoake, one of the pioneers.
- Co-ops today. (Illustrated style -mix of text, graphics, statistics, quotes, and a few 'break out' comic book pastiches) A snapshot of the present day results of the pioneers efforts. Co-ops from around the world featured, including Co-op City, The Bronx
- Co-operation is Natural. (Illustrated style) Explores how all human activity is fundamentally co-operative and the examples there are of co-operation existing within nature.
- Future history. (Graphic novel style) Set in North of England, 2044, and looks back at large scale economic and political changes in the direction of co-operation over previous decades.