Understanding Social Entrepreneurship : The Relentless Pursuit of Mission in an Ever Changing World
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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.