Cooperative-Credit Union Dictionary and Reference

Millions in the U. S., Canada & worldwide have discovered social & economic advantages of organizing co-ops - credit unions to meet economic needs. Together these millions have quietly been building an economic system that is democratic & non-exploitive, already involving more than 15 percent of world's population. To bring the picture into full focus, this volume, first since 1948, presents: PROFILES of the 17 national organizations sponsoring production; DEFINITIONS of words & concepts; ORGANIZATIONS that represent, by samples, structures on which this movement has been built; BIOGRAPHIES of leaders from around the world; RESOURCES for finding further information, & an APPENDIX containing addresses of major national-international organizations in all countries, with tables & graphs that image progress. While concentration is on the U. S., Canada & other nations are well represented. Useful as resource for ALL who would like to know more about co-ops - credit unions; for STUDENTS & TEACHERS who want to study in the field or use as a tool in education & training; for MEMBERS-VOLUNTEERS-STAFF-PROFESSIONALS who would value having a volume handy for reference, & LIBRARIANS who would like to be able to respond to inquiries, "Sure, we have it. It's great for exploring."