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List of Figures.. List of Tables.. List of Case Studies.. About the Authors.. Companion Website.. Acknowledgements.. Praise for Understanding Social Enterprise.. Part I Theoretical Perspectives on Social Enterprise.. Introduction.. 1 The Social Economy and Big Society.. 2 Defining Social Enterprise.. 3 The Politics of Social Enterprise.. Part II Sustainable Enterprises and Communities.. Introduction.. 4 Measuring Social Value: Outcomes and Impacts.. 5 Income Streams and Capital Management.. 6 Social Investment and Crowdfunding.. 7 Social and Ethical Capital.. Part III The Practice of Social Enterprise.. Introduction.. 8 Strategic Management and Planning.. 9 Management Ideologies.. 10 Leadership, Social and Eco-entrepreneurship.. 11 Identities and Legalities.. 12 Governance and Human Relations.. Glossary.. Bibliography.. Index

The emergence of social enterprises over the past 35 years has been an exciting and significant development in the economy at a local, national and international level. How should we understand the growing popularity of social enterprise and the wider social economy? Are alternative business models even more relevant in an uncertain business climate? Do they provide a robust response to periods of state 'austerity'? How do social enterprises contribute to global initiatives to improve the sustainability and responsibility of the business community?. Through discussion of theoretical and practical considerations for the field, and a wealth of learning features, this 2nd edition of Understanding Social Enterprise: • Focuses on the distinct pathways that social enterprises follow, critiquing the competencies and practices that contribute to a successful social economy. • Contains updated coverage on sector issues, including the recent development of the social investment industry. • Explores how private, voluntary and public sector agencies engage the social economy, and how distinctive new forms have emerged from it. • Examines the management of social enterprises in different contexts within the social economy. • Contains updated coverage of international issues informed by global studies of the social economies. Revisions include a new, tripartite structure and two new chapters on 'Marketing and Measuring Social Value' and 'Social Investment and Crowd Funding'. Visit the companion website for sample curricula, instructors' manual, PowerPoint slides and extra case studies for lecturers, and access to full-text journal articles for students. Inglés