Understanding Social Entrepreneurship
The Relentless Pursuit of Mission in an Ever Changing World
3rd Edition
Published on 14. April 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
374 pages
978-0-367-22032-7 (ISBN)
Description
Understanding Social Entrepreneurship is the leading textbook that provides students with a comprehensive overview of the field. It brings the mindset, principles, strategies, tools, and techniques of entrepreneurship into the social sector to present innovative solutions to today's vexing social issues.
Kickul and Lyons cover all the key topics relevant to social entrepreneurship, including a detailed examination of each of the steps in the entrepreneurial process. This third edition includes several new features:
A process-oriented format, taking students through discovery, design, development, and delivery
Two new chapters: one on lean start-up and design thinking for social entrepreneurship, and another on unconventional approaches from developing countries
Updated and new case studies, with improved global coverage
"Voices from the Field" sections that explore evidence-based research from the field.
Bringing together a rigorous theoretical foundation and a strong practical focus, this is the go-to resource for students of social entrepreneurship at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
A companion website includes an instructor's manual, PowerPoint slides, a test bank, and other tools to provide additional support for students and instructors.
Kickul and Lyons cover all the key topics relevant to social entrepreneurship, including a detailed examination of each of the steps in the entrepreneurial process. This third edition includes several new features:
A process-oriented format, taking students through discovery, design, development, and delivery
Two new chapters: one on lean start-up and design thinking for social entrepreneurship, and another on unconventional approaches from developing countries
Updated and new case studies, with improved global coverage
"Voices from the Field" sections that explore evidence-based research from the field.
Bringing together a rigorous theoretical foundation and a strong practical focus, this is the go-to resource for students of social entrepreneurship at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
A companion website includes an instructor's manual, PowerPoint slides, a test bank, and other tools to provide additional support for students and instructors.
More details
Edition
3rd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
10 s/w Abbildungen, 30 farbige Abbildungen, 5 s/w Photographien bzw. Rasterbilder, 28 farbige Zeichnungen, 21 farbige Tabellen
21 Tables, color; 28 Line drawings, color; 5 Halftones, black and white; 30 Illustrations, color; 10 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 177 mm
Width: 254 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Weight
722 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-367-22032-7 (9780367220327)
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The Relentless Pursuit of Mission in an Ever Changing World
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The Relentless Pursuit of Mission in an Ever Changing World
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The Relentless Pursuit of Mission in an Ever Changing World
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Persons
Jill Kickul holds the Narayan Research Directorship in Social Entrepreneurship in the Brittingham Social Enterprise Lab and is Professor of Clinical Entrepreneurship in the Lloyd Greif Center for Entrepreneurial Studies in the Marshall School of Business, University of Southern California, USA. She teaches courses in entrepreneurship, social entrepreneurship, and social impact strategies. She has published more than one hundred journal articles and books on the subject of entrepreneurship.
Thomas S. Lyons is the Clarence E. Harris Chair of Excellence in Entrepreneurship in the Gary W. Rollins College of Business at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, USA. He has expertise in the following subjects: entrepreneurship, economic development, strategic planning, and public-private partnerships. He is co-author or editor of fourteen books and has published over sixty articles and papers in scholarly outlets on entrepreneurial and economic strategy.
Thomas S. Lyons is the Clarence E. Harris Chair of Excellence in Entrepreneurship in the Gary W. Rollins College of Business at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, USA. He has expertise in the following subjects: entrepreneurship, economic development, strategic planning, and public-private partnerships. He is co-author or editor of fourteen books and has published over sixty articles and papers in scholarly outlets on entrepreneurial and economic strategy.
Content
List of Figures and Tables
About the Authors
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Defining and Distinguishing Social Entrepreneurship
Chapter 3 Recognizing Social Opportunities
Chapter 4 Designing and Modelling A Social Venture
Chapter 5 Developing a Strategic Plan for a Social Venture
Chapter 6 Organizational Structure
Chapter 7 Funding Social Ventures
Chapter 8 Measuring Social Impact
Chapter 9 Scaling the Social Venture
Chapter 10 Social Intrapreneurship
Chapter 11 Social Entrepreneurship and Environmental Sustainability
Chapter 12 The Social Entrepreneurship Support Ecosystem
Chapter 13 Social Entrepreneurship Models in Developing Countries
Chapter 14 The Future of Social Entrepreneurship
Index
About the Authors
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Defining and Distinguishing Social Entrepreneurship
Chapter 3 Recognizing Social Opportunities
Chapter 4 Designing and Modelling A Social Venture
Chapter 5 Developing a Strategic Plan for a Social Venture
Chapter 6 Organizational Structure
Chapter 7 Funding Social Ventures
Chapter 8 Measuring Social Impact
Chapter 9 Scaling the Social Venture
Chapter 10 Social Intrapreneurship
Chapter 11 Social Entrepreneurship and Environmental Sustainability
Chapter 12 The Social Entrepreneurship Support Ecosystem
Chapter 13 Social Entrepreneurship Models in Developing Countries
Chapter 14 The Future of Social Entrepreneurship
Index