Victorian Agitator: George Jacob Holyoake (1817-1906): Co-operation as 'This New Order of Life.' - Paperback

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Language English

ISBN-13 / SKU 9781915115706

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by Stephen Yeo (Author)

Holyoake was a classic example of Gramsci's working-class 'organic intellectual'. An Owenite 'social missionary', he became a Radical Liberal, Secularist and Co-operator, responsible for the legend of 'Holyoake was a classic example of Gramsci's working-class 'organic intellectual'. An Owenite 'social missionary', he became a Radical Liberal, Secularist and Co-operator, responsible for the legend of 'the Rochdale Pioneers'. A journalist, thinker, multiple 'joiner' and promoter of freedom in many settings, Holyoake was also a highly-readable stylist. An influential 19th century public figure, his life and work have recently been neglected among co-operators as by well historians. The case for reviving work on his ideas is powerful. he Rochdale Pioneers'.

Number of Pages: 262

Dimensions: 0.55 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN

Publication Date: September 30, 2025

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