Inside social enterprise

1. Auflage 2015
ISBN: 978-1-4473-1035-8
Verlag: Policy Press

Buch, Englisch, 208 Seiten, Format (B × H): 140 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 315 g

Social enterprises - real businesses that trade for a social purpose - are a growing phenomena with an increasing role to play in society, but there is widespread confusion and controversy over the definition of the term.

This exciting book includes nearly forty interviews with the most influential and experienced social enterprise practitioners, supporters, thinkers and policy makers. In their own words, they discuss their organisations, values and world-changing goals, providing fresh clarity and understanding on the real value of social enterprises.

Jargon-free, the book delivers a lively and clear introduction as to what social enterprises are, how they can change individual lives and, by challenging assumptions, may even offer new directions for the future of capitalism. It is a unique guide for aspiring practitioners, students, researchers and public sector staff.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Fitzhugh, Helen

Stevenson, Nicky

Fachgebiete

• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Management Unternehmensführung
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziale Gruppen/Soziale Themen Soziale Gruppen & Klassen

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction: Social enterprises today;

From the sidelines to the mainstream? Two personal introductions to social enterprise;

About the Voices;

The Voices;

A social enterprise movement for the future: an overview

Über Autor(innen)

Fitzhugh, Helen
Helen Fitzhugh is a social researcher interested in the way organisations work to promote the social good. Previously Researcher at The Guild, she is currently working towards a PhD at the University of East Anglia.

Stevenson, Nicky
Nicky Stevenson has been an active part of the social enterprise sector for over twenty years. As a Partner at The Guild, she worked on influential research and policy development initiatives with practitioners and academics.

Helen Fitzhugh is a social researcher interested in the way organisations work to promote the social good. Previously Researcher at The Guild, she is currently working towards a PhD at the University of East Anglia, UK.

Nicky Stevenson has been active in the social enterprise sector for over 20 years. As a partner at The Guild, she worked on influential research and policy development initiatives with practitioners and academics.