Guild

A guild is an association of people of the same trade or pursuits, formed to protect mutual interests and maintain standards of morality or conduct. Historically they were benefit societies or small business associations, since each crafter was a self-employed individual artisan or part of a small craft shop or co-operative. They exist in modern and medieval incarnations, both of which are discussed in this article. One's view of guilds tends to be heavily colored by one's view of political economy, since the whole history of trade, technology, intellectual property, regulated professions, social security, and professional ethics are entwined with the history of the guilds in Europe.

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Association: Association may refer to:...

Benefit societies: REDIRECT Benefit society...

Small business: A small business may be defined as a business with a small number of employees. The legal definition of "small" often varies by country and industry, but is generally under 100 employees. These businesses are normally privately owned corporations, partnerships, or sole proprietorships....

Guild related Images and Photos (experimental)

The Guild Graphic Novel	The Guild #2 Comic Book	The Guild #3 Comic Book	Guild Wars 2011 Wall Calendar
The Guild of Calamitous Intent	The Official Guild Season 5 Poster	Caesar and Cleopatra Helen Hayes Guild Theater Broadway New York City 1925	Too True to Be Good by Bernard Shaw at the Guild Theatre c.1932