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Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation
International Case Studies and Practice
by Ken Banks
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Pub Date
3 Mar 2016
| Archive Date
25 Mar 2016
Description
Social innovators and social entrepreneurs look for creative and affordable solutions to specific societal problems. Fueled by the spread of the internet and the ubiquity of cell phones, it is easier than ever before to attempt to solve pressing social and environmental problems in the world. Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation presents the journeys of pioneering—and often accidental—social innovators who used their courage, tenacity, and creative thinking to find a solution to their problem. The case studies do not gloss over the setbacks and dead ends these people faced; instead, they offer a realistic insight into the challenges and mindset needed to overcome them. From bringing solar-powered lighting to Nigerian midwives, to using surplus food to reconnecting broken refugee families, each case draws out the lessons learned and provides guidance and advice for anyone inspired to take action of their own.
Social innovators and social entrepreneurs look for creative and affordable solutions to specific societal problems. Fueled by the spread of the internet and the ubiquity of cell phones, it is...
Description
Social innovators and social entrepreneurs look for creative and affordable solutions to specific societal problems. Fueled by the spread of the internet and the ubiquity of cell phones, it is easier than ever before to attempt to solve pressing social and environmental problems in the world. Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation presents the journeys of pioneering—and often accidental—social innovators who used their courage, tenacity, and creative thinking to find a solution to their problem. The case studies do not gloss over the setbacks and dead ends these people faced; instead, they offer a realistic insight into the challenges and mindset needed to overcome them. From bringing solar-powered lighting to Nigerian midwives, to using surplus food to reconnecting broken refugee families, each case draws out the lessons learned and provides guidance and advice for anyone inspired to take action of their own.
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9780749475918 |
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Additional Information
Available Editions
| EDITION |
Paperback |
| ISBN |
9780749475918 |
| PRICE |
£29.99 (GBP)
|
Average rating from 4 members
Featured Reviews
Brenda P, Reviewer
I am currently studying an module entitled Innovation and Entrepreneurship as part of my MBA degree - so to be given the chance to review this book was amazing . I didn't read the book cover to cover, I dipped in and out of the chapters as they became relevant to my module. and I also refered to the book quite a bit when writing fmy assignment - a very interesting and informative book, I will be discussing this book with my lecture with a view to it being added to the essential reading list for the module. The book discusses the challenges that face the entrepreneurs in todays fast paced climate. -
Sara L, Reviewer
The book presents a series of examples of social innovation projects and enterprises; for each case study there is an abstract and then a detailed description. At the end there is a bibliography and "what's to learn" from the specific experience.
It's an interesting book, but I would have liked an more detailed introduction and facts about social innovation (to provide a general background on the topic), and then the case studies
Featured Reviews
Brenda P, Reviewer
I am currently studying an module entitled Innovation and Entrepreneurship as part of my MBA degree - so to be given the chance to review this book was amazing . I didn't read the book cover to cover, I dipped in and out of the chapters as they became relevant to my module. and I also refered to the book quite a bit when writing fmy assignment - a very interesting and informative book, I will be discussing this book with my lecture with a view to it being added to the essential reading list for the module. The book discusses the challenges that face the entrepreneurs in todays fast paced climate. -
Sara L, Reviewer
The book presents a series of examples of social innovation projects and enterprises; for each case study there is an abstract and then a detailed description. At the end there is a bibliography and "what's to learn" from the specific experience.
It's an interesting book, but I would have liked an more detailed introduction and facts about social innovation (to provide a general background on the topic), and then the case studies
