Description
Benet Vigo Trulls
Book Summary
This work presents the life trajectory of Benet Vigo Trulls, a man born in Roses in 1918 who dedicated his life to cooperativism. From his beginnings as a farmer to becoming a business owner in the hospitality sector, Vigo Trulls was an enthusiastic promoter of cooperation in his hometown. The book explores his fundamental role in the creation of four cooperatives in areas such as agriculture, education, services, and medical mutualism, making him a benchmark of the cooperative movement in Catalonia. Through his participation in the Roca i Galès Foundation and his attendance at international events, the reader will discover the reflections of a man committed to the social economy and the improvement of society.
What is it about?
The book details the biography of Benet Vigo Trulls and his tireless work as a cooperative member in Roses during the 20th century. It focuses on his participation in the creation of four key cooperatives: the agricultural cooperative La Bodega, the Centre Escolar Empordà, Promocions Turístiques, and the Societat Cooperativa Dr. August Pi i Sunyer. Each of these initiatives addresses a different area, from agrarian cooperation to education, services, and medical mutualism. The work also analyzes his connection with the Fundació Roca i Galès of Barcelona, an entity dedicated to the study and dissemination of the cooperative movement. In addition, it includes Vigo Trulls' reflections on the social economy, the result of his attendance at international cooperative events, which were published in the magazine Cooperació Catalana.
Main themes
- Biography of Benet Vigo Trulls, a key figure of cooperativism in Roses.
- History of the cooperative movement in Catalonia during the 20th century.
- Creation and development of cooperatives in the agricultural, educational, tourism, and healthcare sectors.
- The role of the social economy as a driver for social improvement.
- Reflections on success and failure in cooperative initiatives.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers interested in the social and economic history of Catalonia, especially the cooperative movement. It will also be of great interest to students and researchers of cooperativism, the social economy, and local development. Likewise, it is a recommended read for social entrepreneurs and anyone who wishes to learn about the trajectory of a man committed to the transformation of his community through cooperation.
What this book provides
- Detailed knowledge of the life and work of a pioneering cooperative member in the Alt Empordà region.
- A practical vision of how four cooperatives in different sectors were conceived and developed.
- Original reflections on the successes and failures of the cooperative movement, based on the direct experience of its protagonist.
- A unique perspective on the social economy as a tool to improve society.
Technical data
- Author: Antoni Gavaldà Torrents
- Publisher: Eumo Editorial SAU
- Language: Catalan
- Subject: Biography: general, Biography: business and industry
- Collection: Cooperativistes Cata
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: March 2011
- Number of pages: 88
- Weight: 218 g
Editorial review
This work offers a rigorous approach to the figure of Benet Vigo Trulls, a relevant but little-known personality of Catalan cooperativism. Its value lies in the specificity of his experience, by detailing the creation of four cooperatives in the same municipality, which provides an exceptional case study. The book will be especially useful for those looking for real examples of how cooperation can be applied in different sectors, and for those interested in the local history of Roses and the Empordà.