| The Emergence of Social Enterprise Contributor(s): Borzaga, Carlo (Editor), Defourny, Jacques (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0415339219 ISBN-13: 9780415339216 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $56.95 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2004 Annotation: What are the characteristics of social enterprises? What are the future propsects for social enterprises? What do social enterprises contribute? Analyzing social enterprises in fifteen different countries, "The Emergence of Social Enterprise "seeks to answer these important questions while investigating the remarkable growth in the "third sector." Using the social enterprises as case-studies, theory and practice is combined in a compelling argument to support the concept of an "emergence" of social enterprise. Written by leading academics, in an accessible yet informed style, this book will be vital reading for all those studying and teaching non-profit organizations, social policy, social economy and civil society. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Nonprofit Organizations & Charities - General - Business & Economics | Economics - Theory |
| Dewey: 361.760 |
| Series: Routledge Studies in the Management of Voluntary and Non-Pro |
| Physical Information: 0.88" H x 6.24" W x 9.2" (1.34 lbs) 396 pages |
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| Publisher Description: What are the characteristics of social enterprises? What are the future prospects for social enterprises? What do social enterprises contribute? Analyzing social enterprises in fifteen different countries, The Emergence of Social Enterprise seeks to answer these important questions while investigating the remarkable growth in the 'third sector'. Using the social enterprises as case-studies, theory and practice is combined in a compelling argument to support the concept of an 'emergence' of social enterprise. Written by leading academics, in an accessible yet informed style, this book will be vital reading for all those studying and teaching non-profit organizations, social policy, social economy and civil society. |