"As economic crises, growing inequality and climate change prompt a growing debate on the meaning and trajectory of development, increasing attention is focusing on 'social and solidarity economy' as a distinctive approach to sustainable, rights-based development. But can social and solidarity economy move beyond its fringe status? And under what conditions can it expand?" -- back cover.
History, theory and strategy -- Collective action and solidarity in practice.

xiii, 386 p. : charts, graphs, tables

Includes bibliographical references (p. 341-371) and index.

9781783603442