The search for social entrepreneurship / Paul C. Light.
| Author/creator | Light, Paul Charles |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Washington, D.C. : Brookings Institution Press, ©2008. |
| Description | xiii, 295 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Declaring assumptions -- Building sites -- Creating strategies -- Exploring the evidence -- Selecting cases -- Comparing activity -- Drawing conclusions. |
| Abstract | "Outlines the debate on how to define social entrepreneurship, examining the four main components of social entrepreneurship: ideas, opportunities, organizations, and the entrepreneurs. Presents research on high-performing nonprofits, exploring how they differ across the four key components. Offers recommendations for future action and research in this burgeoning field"--Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 265-282) and index. |
| LCCN | 2008025541 |
| ISBN | 9780815752103 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0815752105 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9780815752110 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0815752113 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HD 60 .L544 2008 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |