This book, first published in 1947, describes what co-operative research is, how it is organised and in what way it contributes to a variety of problems around the globe. The need for scientific research can often be beyond a single company; co-operative research can provide the people, materials and money on a scale that is otherwise lacking.

1. The Imperative of Research 2. The Organisation of Research 3. Co-operation in Research 4. Co-operative Research in Great Britain 5. Co-operative Research in the Empire 6. Co-operative Research in the United States 7. The Future of Co-operative Research