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

by Jill Kickul and Thomas S. Lyons

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 fourth edition features full colour presentation for the best possible reading experience and continues to provide students and lecturers with a great range of valued features, including:

A process-oriented format, taking students through discovery, design, development, and delivery 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 additional links to provide interactive support for students and instructors.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1032594675
• ISBN13: 9781032594675
• Release Date: January 2025
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 328 Pages