Manual of Cooperative and Solidarity Economy
With this work, Mario Arango Jaramillo provides scholars of cooperativism and solidarity economy with a comprehensive manual on social economy. Through a compelling narrative, he traces a historical journey of cooperation, from the earliest contributions of Greek philosophers to the current situation of cooperativism in developed and developing countries. In this historical journey, the most significant moments of humanity are explored, where social thinkers contributed to the doctrine of self-management and solidarity.
Furthermore, the author introduces us to the concept of solidarity economy as a new form of economic rationality that has enriched economic science with an ethical component. This perspective has enabled the transformation of both self-managed enterprises and state socialism, thanks to the inclusion of a new economic factor: community.
Finally, he offers a detailed insight into the characteristics of solidarity enterprises in Colombia, both formal and informal, as well as other practical aspects of interest for those wishing to delve into the fascinating world of social economy. Ultimately, it is a work that invites the reader to reflect on the context of their country.
Keywords: cooperativism, solidarity economy, history of cooperativism.
