Overview

Outstanding social entrepreneurs inspire students, transform communities, and ignite innovative approaches to solving social needs. This timely book has been inspired by the increasing interest around social entrepreneurship scholarship and the practice of delivering innovative solutions to social issues. The in-depth theoretical study of stakeholder engagement, financial options, leadership management and organizational challenges is complemented by compelling international case studies of real social enterprise success. The book will be essential reading for students, academics, practitioners and entrepreneurs to expand their knowledge, skills and passion and sustainably pursue their social missions to bring about real social change.

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9781847422965

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Reviews

Globally social entrepreneurship is innovatively addressing social issues. But innovation and efficiency depend on entrepreneurs and institutions having the necessary knowledge and skills. This book's highly experienced contributors will help social enterprise meet that challenge. Roger Spear, Open University This is a valuable new contribution to the growing literature on social enterprises aimed at undergraduate populations. The collection includes interesting and useful international case studies as well as a strong thematic approach towards social innovation. The inclusion of chapters on the ethics of innovation and on social finance is also particularly welcome. Alex Nicholls, Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship, Said Business School, Oxford

Author Information

Robert Gunn is a lecturer in Social Policy and Social Work at the University of York in the UK. He is a former probation officer and qualified social worker and was closely associated with third sector organisations in a community development role. Christopher Durkin is Associate Director of the Northampton Institute of Urban Affairs based at the University of Northampton. He is a registered Social worker and has worked for the NSPCC and before that for the probation service. His interests in social enterprises are linked to community development and stakeholder engagement.

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