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Cooperatives the world over are successfully developing alternative models of decision-making, employment and operation without the existence of managers, executives and hierarchies. Through case studies spanning the US, Latin America and Europe, including valuable new work on the previously neglected cooperative movement in Cuba, Peter Ranis explores how cooperatives have evolved in response to the economic crisis. Going further yet, Ranis makes the novel argument that the constitutionally enshrined principle of 'eminent domain' can in fact be harnessed to create and defend worker cooperatives. Combining the work of key radical theorists, including Marx, Gramsci and Luxemburg, with that of contemporary political economists, such as Block, Piketty and Stiglitz, Cooperatives Confront Capitalism provides what is perhaps the most far-reaching analysis yet of the ideas, achievements and wider historical context of the cooperative movement.
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'Provides a compelling overview of the potential for worker cooperatives to become a significant alternative to capitalist enterprises, and an innovative argument for the strategic use of eminent domain as a way of publicly supporting the expansion of a cooperative sector.' Erik Olin Wright, author of Understanding Class 'A comprehensive treatment of both the theory of worker-cooperatives and their recent history. It reflects many years of field research and fully incorporates the most recent literature. This book will be indispensable to ongoing discussions about Left strategy.' Victor Wallis, managing editor of Socialism and Democracy 'A refreshing reprise of thesignificant accomplishments of worker cooperatives in Latin America over the last two decades. In the aftermath of the Occupy movement, Ranis provides a unique roadmap for students and scholars for the practical application of worker cooperatives today and in the years to come.' Immanuel Ness, City University of New York 'Offers a compelling case for worker cooperatives as antithesis and antidote to the neoliberal juggernaut. Without doubt, this is one of the best critical arguments in support of cooperatives and economic democracy I have recently read.' Marcelo Vieta, University of Toronto 'A valuable contribution to both the academic and political fields. Its direct and pleasant style, as well as its clarity and precision, not only makes it accessible but promotes a better understanding of the world we live in.' Hctor Palomino, University of Buenos Aires, 'Provides a compelling overview of the potential for worker cooperatives to become a significant alternative to capitalist enterprises, and an innovative argument for the strategic use of eminent domain as a way of publicly supporting the expansion of a cooperative sector.' Erik Olin Wright, author of Understanding Class 'A comprehensive treatment of both the theory of worker-cooperatives and their recent history. It reflects many years of field research and fully incorporates the most recent literature. This book will be indispensable to ongoing discussions about Left strategy.' Victor Wallis, managing editor of Socialism and Democracy 'A refreshing reprise of thesignificant accomplishments of worker cooperatives in Latin America over the last two decades. In the aftermath of the Occupy movement, Ranis provides a unique roadmap for students and scholars for the practical application of worker cooperatives today and in the years to come.' Immanuel Ness, City University of New York 'Offers a compelling case for worker cooperatives as antithesis and antidote to the neoliberal juggernaut. Without doubt, this is one of the best critical arguments in support of cooperatives and economic democracy I have recently read.' Marcelo Vieta, University of Toronto 'A valuable contribution to both the academic and political fields. Its direct and pleasant style, as well as its clarity and precision, not only makes it accessible but promotes a better understanding of the world we live in.' Hctor Palomino, University of Buenos Aires 'A worthwhile read for anyone interested in understanding alternative, more egalitarian modes of production and employment.' Peace News 'Cooperatives Confront Capitalism is an excellent anti-capitalist manifesto.' Socialist Review ' 'Provides a well-reasoned argument for cooperatives as a form that shatters the tired, self-serving shibboleths of capitalism.' Counterpunch, 'Provides a compelling overview of the potential for worker cooperatives to become a significant alternative to capitalist enterprises, and an innovative argument for the strategic use of eminent domain as a way of publicly supporting the expansion of a cooperative sector.'Erik Olin Wright, author of Understanding Class'A comprehensive treatment of both the theory of worker-cooperatives and their recent history. It reflects many years of field research and fully incorporates the most recent literature. This book will be indispensable to ongoing discussions about Left strategy.'Victor Wallis, managing editor of Socialism and Democracy'A refreshing reprise of the significant accomplishments of worker cooperatives in Latin America over the last two decades. In the aftermath of the Occupy movement, Ranis provides a unique roadmap for students and scholars for the practical application of worker cooperatives today and in the years to come.'Immanuel Ness, City University of New York'Offers a compelling case for worker cooperatives as antithesis and antidote to the neoliberal juggernaut. Without doubt, this is one of the best critical arguments in support of cooperatives and economic democracy I have recently read.'Marcelo Vieta, University of Toronto'A valuable contribution to both the academic and political fields. Its direct and pleasant style, as well as its clarity and precision, not only makes it accessible but promotes a better understanding of the world we live in.'Héctor Palomino, University of Buenos Aires, A comprehensive treatment of both the theory of worker-cooperatives and their recent history. It reflects many years of field research and fully incorporates the most recent literature. This book will be indispensable to ongoing discussions about Left strategy., "A comprehensive treatment of both the theory of worker-cooperatives and their recent history. It reflects many years of field research and fully incorporates the most recent literature. This book will be indispensable to ongoing discussions about Left strategy." , Provides a well-reasoned argument for cooperatives as a form that shatters the tired, self-serving shibboleths of capitalism., A worthwhile read for anyone interested in understanding alternative, more egalitarian modes of production and employment., "A valuable contribution to both the academic and political fields. Its direct and pleasant style, as well as its clarity and precision, not only makes it accessible but promotes a better understanding of the world we live in." , 'Provides a compelling overview of the potential for worker cooperatives to become a significant alternative to capitalist enterprises, and an innovative argument for the strategic use of eminent domain as a way of publicly supporting the expansion of a cooperative sector.' Erik Olin Wright, author of Understanding Class 'A comprehensive treatment ofboth the theory of worker-cooperatives and their recent history. It reflectsmany years of field research and fully incorporates the most recent literature.This book will be indispensable to ongoing discussions about Left strategy.' Victor Wallis, managing editorof Socialism and Democracy 'A refreshing reprise of thesignificant accomplishments of worker cooperatives in Latin America over thelast two decades. In the aftermath ofthe Occupy movement, Ranis provides a unique roadmap for students and scholarsfor the practical application of worker cooperatives today and in the years tocome.' Immanuel Ness, City Universityof New York, 'Cooperatives Confront Capitalism is an excellent anti-capitalist manifesto.' Socialist Review ' Provides a well-reasoned argument for cooperatives as a form that shatters the tired, self-serving shibboleths of capitalism.' Counterpunch 'Provides a compelling overview of the potential for worker cooperatives to become a significant alternative to capitalist enterprises, and an innovative argument for the strategic use of eminent domain as a way of publicly supporting the expansion of a cooperative sector.' Erik Olin Wright, author of Understanding Class 'A comprehensive treatment of both the theory of worker-cooperatives and their recent history. It reflects many years of field research and fully incorporates the most recent literature. This book will be indispensable to ongoing discussions about Left strategy.' Victor Wallis, managing editor of Socialism and Democracy 'A refreshing reprise of thesignificant accomplishments of worker cooperatives in Latin America over the last two decades. In the aftermath of the Occupy movement, Ranis provides a unique roadmap for students and scholars for the practical application of worker cooperatives today and in the years to come.' Immanuel Ness, City University of New York 'Offers a compelling case for worker cooperatives as antithesis and antidote to the neoliberal juggernaut. Without doubt, this is one of the best critical arguments in support of cooperatives and economic democracy I have recently read.' Marcelo Vieta, University of Toronto 'A valuable contribution to both the academic and political fields. Its direct and pleasant style, as well as its clarity and precision, not only makes it accessible but promotes a better understanding of the world we live in.' Hctor Palomino, University of Buenos Aires, 'Provides a compelling overview of the potential for worker cooperatives to become a significant alternative to capitalist enterprises, and an innovative argument for the strategic use of eminent domain as a way of publicly supporting the expansion of a cooperative sector.' Erik Olin Wright, author of Understanding Class 'A comprehensive treatment ofboth the theory of worker-cooperatives and their recent history. It reflectsmany years of field research and fully incorporates the most recent literature.This book will be indispensable to ongoing discussions about Left strategy.' Victor Wallis, managing editorof Socialism and Democracy 'A refreshing reprise of thesignificant accomplishments of worker cooperatives in Latin America over thelast two decades. In the aftermath ofthe Occupy movement, Ranis provides a unique roadmap for students and scholarsfor the practical application of worker cooperatives today and in the years tocome.' Immanuel Ness, City Universityof New York 'Offers a compelling case for worker cooperatives as antithesis and antidote to the neoliberal juggernaut. Without doubt, this is one of the best critical arguments in support of cooperatives and economic democracy I have recently read.' Marcelo Vieta, University of Toronto 'A valuable contribution to both the academic and political fields. Its direct and pleasant style, as well as its clarity and precision, not only makes it accessible but promotes a better understanding of the world we live in.' Héctor Palomino, University of Buenos Aires, A valuable contribution to both the academic and political fields. Its direct and pleasant style, as well as its clarity and precision, not only makes it accessible but promotes a better understanding of the world we live in., "Offers a compelling case for worker cooperatives as antithesis and antidote to the neoliberal juggernaut. Without doubt, this is one of the best critical arguments in support of cooperatives and economic democracy I have recently read." , A refreshing reprise of the significant accomplishments of worker cooperatives in Latin America over the last two decades. In the aftermath of the Occupy movement, Ranis provides a unique roadmap for students and scholars for the practical application of worker cooperatives today and in the years to come., "Provides a compelling overview of the potential for worker cooperatives to become a significant alternative to capitalist enterprises, and an innovative argument for the strategic use of eminent domain as a way of publicly supporting the expansion of a cooperative sector." , Provides a compelling overview of the potential for worker cooperatives to become a significant alternative to capitalist enterprises, and an innovative argument for the strategic use of eminent domain as a way of publicly supporting the expansion of a cooperative sector., Offers a compelling case for worker cooperatives as antithesis and antidote to the neoliberal juggernaut. Without doubt, this is one of the best critical arguments in support of cooperatives and economic democracy I have recently read., "A valuable contribution to both the academic and political fields. Its direct and pleasant style, as well as its clarity and precision, not only makes it accessible but promotes a better understanding of the world we live in." -- Héctor Palomino, University of Buenos Aires "Provides a well-reasoned argument for cooperatives as a form that shatters the tired, self-serving shibboleths of capitalism." -- Counterpunch "A worthwhile read for anyone interested in understanding alternative, more egalitarian modes of production and employment." -- Peace News "Cooperatives Confront Capitalism is an excellent anti-capitalist manifesto." -- Socialist Review' "Provides a compelling overview of the potential for worker cooperatives to become a significant alternative to capitalist enterprises, and an innovative argument for the strategic use of eminent domain as a way of publicly supporting the expansion of a cooperative sector." -- Erik Olin Wright, author of Understanding Class "A refreshing reprise of the significant accomplishments of worker cooperatives in Latin America over the last two decades. In the aftermath of the Occupy movement, Ranis provides a unique roadmap for students and scholars for the practical application of worker cooperatives today and in the years to come." -- Immanuel Ness, City University of New York "Offers a compelling case for worker cooperatives as antithesis and antidote to the neoliberal juggernaut. Without doubt, this is one of the best critical arguments in support of cooperatives and economic democracy I have recently read." -- Marcelo Vieta, University of Toronto "A comprehensive treatment of both the theory of worker-cooperatives and their recent history. It reflects many years of field research and fully incorporates the most recent literature. This book will be indispensable to ongoing discussions about Left strategy." -- Victor Wallis, managing editor of Socialism and Democracy, 'Provides a well-reasoned argument for cooperatives as a form that shatters the tired, self-serving shibboleths of capitalism.' Counterpunch 'Provides a compelling overview of the potential for worker cooperatives to become a significant alternative to capitalist enterprises, and an innovative argument for the strategic use of eminent domain as a way of publicly supporting the expansion of a cooperative sector.' Erik Olin Wright, author of Understanding Class 'A comprehensive treatment of both the theory of worker-cooperatives and their recent history. It reflects many years of field research and fully incorporates the most recent literature. This book will be indispensable to ongoing discussions about Left strategy.' Victor Wallis, managing editor of Socialism and Democracy 'A refreshing reprise of thesignificant accomplishments of worker cooperatives in Latin America over the last two decades. In the aftermath of the Occupy movement, Ranis provides a unique roadmap for students and scholars for the practical application of worker cooperatives today and in the years to come.' Immanuel Ness, City University of New York 'Offers a compelling case for worker cooperatives as antithesis and antidote to the neoliberal juggernaut. Without doubt, this is one of the best critical arguments in support of cooperatives and economic democracy I have recently read.' Marcelo Vieta, University of Toronto 'A valuable contribution to both the academic and political fields. Its direct and pleasant style, as well as its clarity and precision, not only makes it accessible but promotes a better understanding of the world we live in.' Hctor Palomino, University of Buenos Aires 'Cooperatives Confront Capitalism is an excellent anti-capitalist manifesto.' Socialist Review, "A refreshing reprise of the significant accomplishments of worker cooperatives in Latin America over the last two decades. In the aftermath of the Occupy movement, Ranis provides a unique roadmap for students and scholars for the practical application of worker cooperatives today and in the years to come." , 'Provides a compelling overview of the potential for worker cooperatives to become a significant alternative to capitalist enterprises, and an innovative argument for the strategic use of eminent domain as a way of publicly supporting the expansion of a cooperative sector.' Erik Olin Wright, author of Understanding Class 'A comprehensive treatment of both the theory of worker-cooperatives and their recent history. It reflects many years of field research and fully incorporates the most recent literature. This book will be indispensable to ongoing discussions about Left strategy.' Victor Wallis, managing editor of Socialism and Democracy 'A refreshing reprise of thesignificant accomplishments of worker cooperatives in Latin America over the last two decades. In the aftermath of the Occupy movement, Ranis provides a unique roadmap for students and scholars for the practical application of worker cooperatives today and in the years to come.' Immanuel Ness, City University of New York 'Offers a compelling case for worker cooperatives as antithesis and antidote to the neoliberal juggernaut. Without doubt, this is one of the best critical arguments in support of cooperatives and economic democracy I have recently read.' Marcelo Vieta, University of Toronto 'A valuable contribution to both the academic and political fields. Its direct and pleasant style, as well as its clarity and precision, not only makes it accessible but promotes a better understanding of the world we live in.' Héctor Palomino, University of Buenos Aires 'A worthwhile read for anyone interested in understanding alternative, more egalitarian modes of production and employment.' Peace News 'Cooperatives Confront Capitalism is an excellent anti-capitalist manifesto.' Socialist Review ' 'Provides a well-reasoned argument for cooperatives as a form that shatters the tired, self-serving shibboleths of capitalism.' Counterpunch, 'Provides a compelling overview of the potential for worker cooperatives to become a significant alternative to capitalist enterprises, and an innovative argument for the strategic use of eminent domain as a way of publicly supporting the expansion of a cooperative sector.' Erik Olin Wright, author of Understanding Class 'A comprehensive treatment of both the theory of worker-cooperatives and their recent history. It reflects many years of field research and fully incorporates the most recent literature. This book will be indispensable to ongoing discussions about Left strategy.' Victor Wallis, managing editor of Socialism and Democracy 'A refreshing reprise of thesignificant accomplishments of worker cooperatives in Latin America over the last two decades. In the aftermath of the Occupy movement, Ranis provides a unique roadmap for students and scholars for the practical application of worker cooperatives today and in the years to come.' Immanuel Ness, City University of New York 'Offers a compelling case for worker cooperatives as antithesis and antidote to the neoliberal juggernaut. Without doubt, this is one of the best critical arguments in support of cooperatives and economic democracy I have recently read.' Marcelo Vieta, University of Toronto 'A valuable contribution to both the academic and political fields. Its direct and pleasant style, as well as its clarity and precision, not only makes it accessible but promotes a better understanding of the world we live in.' Héctor Palomino, University of Buenos Aires
Table of Content
1. Why Worker Cooperatives? The Historical Underpinnings and Defense of Worker Cooperatives 2. The Role of the State and the US Social Economy 3. Worker Cooperatives in the Post-Occupy Digital Economy 4. Argentina's Cooperative Challenges and Breakthroughs 5. Argentina's Leading Edge 6. The Proliferation and Internationalization of the Argentine Cooperative Experience 7. Eminent Domain: Confronting the Loss of Jobs in the United States 8. Building Toward Worker Cooperatives by the Use of Eminent Domain in the United States 9. Cuban Cooperatives as a Gateway to Economic Democracy 10. Toward Worker Autonomy in the United States
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2016
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