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Cato, Molly Scott The Pit and the Pendulum: A Cooperative Future for Work in the Welsh Valleys 2004 Book British History, Cooperatives Economics, Historical Context, History, British Context, Empowerment, Area Studies, Regional Studies, Developmental Studies, Developmental Economics, Sociology
Citation Cato, Molly Scott 2004 Book Economics Historical Context History British Context Empowerment Area Studies Regional Studies Developmental Studies Developmental Economics Sociology British History Cooperatives

The Pit and the Pendulum: A Cooperative Future for Work in the Welsh Valleys

by Cato, Molly Scott (2004)

Abstract

Presenting an introduction to the local economy of Rhondda-Cynon-Taff and an account of the history of the region's inward investment development strategy, this title offers recommendations for future policy-making, suggesting that a new approach which empowers local people to work together to make the best of the economic opportunities they have.

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Economics, Historical Context, History, British Context, Empowerment, Area Studies, Regional Studies, Developmental Studies, Developmental Economics, Sociology

Themes

British History, Cooperatives

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