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This timely handbook provides an empirically rigorous overview of
the latest research advances on social entrepreneurship,
entrepreneurs and enterprises. It incorporates seventeen original
chapters on definitions, concepts, contexts and strategy as well as
a critical overview and an agenda for future research in social
entrepreneurship. What are the forms and manifestations of social
entrepreneurship? To what extent should current developments lead
to a redefinition of stakeholders' strategies and roles in the
quest for better consideration of the social dimension? The highly
regarded group of contributors addresses these questions in some
detail. They also explore social entrepreneurship from a
multicultural perspective in order to highlight the diversity of
social entrepreneurship forms and practices and, from a strategic
perspective, to investigate the essential role played by various
actors and factors in the development of social entrepreneurship.
Postgraduate students and researchers studying social
entrepreneurship will find this book of great interest. Social
entrepreneurs and practitioners would also benefit considerably
from this enriching resource. Contributors: T.F. Barr, J. Boncler,
F. Brouard, G. Cajaiba-Santana, J. Defourny, A. Fayolle, M.D.
Griffiths, L. Gundry, V. Hackl, C. Hervieux, D. Hjorth, M. Hlady
Rispal, J. Kickul, S. Larivet, G.A. Lichtenstein, J. Mair, H.
Matlay, P. Myers, T. Nelson, R. Saner, B.R. Smith, C.E. Stevens, E.
Sundin, M. Tillmar, M.-F.B. Turcotte, P. Valeau, T. Volery, L. Yiu
This book examines a familiar and contemporary social policy
issue-the crisis besetting social care-but differs from usual
accounts by including additional perspectives (philosophical,
ethical and political) not often raised but nonetheless crucial to
understanding the issue. Its central argument is that while a
health/care divide dates back to legislative separation at the
inception of the welfare state in the 1940s, the major cause of the
current crisis has been the slow but insidious ideological and
practical splitting off and fracturing of social care from other
state welfare institutions, notably the NHS, and its consequent
entrapment in the treacherous straits of 'profit and loss',
self-interest and individualism. These issues and others, the book
argues, contribute to the building of a strong case for bringing
social care into the public sector. Towards the end, the book goes
on to consider the impact, from 2020, of the Covid 19 pandemic on a
caring crisis that was already well-established. The consequences
of this global shock are still working through and are likely to be
profound. Solutions, as the book describes, which were already
being formulated prior to the arrival of the pandemic, are even
more salient now. The book will therefore be of interest to
students and researchers of social policy and public policy, health
and social care professionals and policymakers - and users of
social care themselves.
How to Become an International Disaster Volunteer discusses the
immense value an experienced water systems engineer, trauma
surgeon, or communications specialist could bring to a disaster
stricken community, while also explaining how their professional
educations do not prepare them for the logistical, psychological,
and physical demands of traveling to, and functioning in, an
international catastrophe with little water or electricity, limited
sleep and food, a chaotic working environment, and with team
members from diverse backgrounds and with different personalities.
This book provides a step-by-step guide for the entire process,
including self-evaluating tactics, fitness measurements for
volunteering, how to research disaster relief organizations, how to
gain appropriate training and applicable experiences, the best
practices during deployments, and the personal recovery process
upon returning home. Each chapter focuses on one aspect of the
progression, but also includes case studies of disasters, profiles
of relief organizations, and checklists for each stage.
'Today's questions regarding foreign aid centre around aid
allocation dynamics, the impact on trade and growth for receivers
as well as donors, and, quite frequently, on aid effectiveness. The
inter-relationship between aid and politics are also topics of high
interest. These are precisely the issues that the Handbook edited
by B. Mak Arvin and Byron Lew deals with. In more than 30
contributions, some highly renowned development scholars use the
theoretical state of the art combined with empirically based
econometric approaches to analyse various issues in the foreign aid
field. It is a great pleasure for science-oriented readers to find
a wealth of findings derived from hard data and rigorous analytical
methods. The book is an excellent contribution to the current
foreign aid discussion.' - Siegfried Schoenherr, Ifo Institute for
Economic Research, Germany 'A title like Handbook on the Economics
of Foreign Aid is ambitious; it promises coverage of literature
that spans from theory to empirics, from macro to micro levels of
analysis, from positive to normative economics. This Handbook
fulfills this ambition 100 percent. It will be the single place
that people will go to get a state-of-the-art survey of a
particular issue. Some chapters are written by established experts
in the area, others by newcomers that bring a fresh view on the
issues involved. All in all, a book that future researchers in
foreign aid must consult.' - Pascalis Raimondos, Copenhagen
Business School, Denmark It would be fair to say that foreign aid
today is one of the most important factors in international
relations and in the national economy of many countries - as well
as one of the most researched fields in economics. Although much
has been written on the subject of foreign aid, this book
contributes by taking stock of knowledge in the field, with
chapters summarizing long-standing debates as well as the latest
advances. Several contributions provide new analytical insights or
empirical evidence on different aspects of aid, including how aid
may be linked to trade and the motives for aid giving. As a whole,
the book demonstrates how researchers have dealt with increasingly
complex issues over time - both theoretical and empirical - on the
allocation, impact, and efficacy of aid, with aid policies placed
at the center of the discussion. In addition to students,
academics, researchers, and policymakers involved in development
economics and foreign aid, this Handbook will appeal to all those
interested in development issues and international policies.
Contributors: E. Aguayo, E. Alvi, B.M. Arvin, S.A. Asongu, E.
Bland, C. Boussalis, J. Brambila-Macias, S. Brown, R. Calleja, L.
Chauvet, A. Das, H. Doucouliagos, V.Z. Eichenauer, G.S. Epstein, P.
Exposito, S. Feeny, D. Fielding, I.N. Gang, F. Gibson, R. Gounder,
P. Guillaumont, M.-C. Guisan, N. Hermes, P. Huhne, A.L. Islam, A.
Isopi, S. Kablan, C. Kilby, A. Kumar, S. Lahiri, R. Lensink, B.
Lew, I. Martinez-Zarzoso, I. Massa, G. Mavrotas, M. McGillivray, B.
Meyer, K. Michaelowa, O. Morrissey, D. Mukherjee, P. Nunnenkamp, M.
Paldam, C. Peiffer, R. Pradhan, M.G. Quibria, B. Reinsberg, D.
Rowlands, M. Salois, J. Serieux, D. Sogge, S. Torrance, S. Tezanos
Vazquez, L. Wagner
This book guides you through the complexities of working with
difference and diversity in counselling and psychotherapy. It
introduces you to contemporary thinking on the construction of
difference, social identity and culture, and applies the theory to
therapy practice. With reflective exercises and case examples, it
will help you to work more confidently and sensitively with
difference. Rose Cameron is a practitioner and a trainer in
counselling and psychotherapy. She is currently a Teaching Fellow
at the University of Edinburgh.
The Social Enterprise Zoo employs the metaphor of the zoo to gain a
more comprehensive understanding of social enterprise: the
diversity of its forms; the various ways it is organized in
different socio-political environments; how different forms of
enterprise behave, interact, and thrive; and what lessons can be
drawn for the future development and study of organizations that
seek to balance social or environmental impact with economic
success. After setting the stage with a thorough introduction, top
scholars explore the different ways that social enterprises can be
classified, nurtured, and understood. The book not only details the
legal forms utilized in social enterprise and the social
entrepreneurs involved in them, but it also addresses the reasons
for the success or failure of these activities and looks at the
ecologies in which they operate. The ?zookeepers,? such as
governments and the regulatory regimes they establish, are compared
and the important roles they play are examined. The volume
concludes with a look at the future of social enterprise, providing
suggestions for further research and implications for policy and
practice. This innovative and accessible book is recommended for
students, researchers, policymakers, entrepreneurs and managers of
social purpose organizations. Contributors: F.O. Andersson, D.
Brakman-Reiser, C.V. Brewer, F. Calo, J.A. Kerlin, J.D. Lecy, W.
Longhofer, T. Monroe-White, E.A.M. Searing, J.-I. Soh, S. Teasdale,
J.E. Tyler III, D.R. Young, S. Zook
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In Such Times
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Lorraine Cavanagh; Foreword by Stephen Pattison
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Disaster management is a vibrant and growing field, driven by
government spending in the wake of terrorist attacks and
environmental debacles, as well as private-sector hiring of risk
managers and emergency planners. An ever-increasing number of
practicing professionals needs a reference that can provide a solid
foundation in ALL major phases of supervision - mitigation,
preparedness, response, communications, and recovery. As climate
change leads to further costly catastrophes and as countries around
the world continue to struggle with terrorism, the demand for
solutions will only grow. This revised edition of Coppola's revered
resource meets said demand head-on with more focused, current,
thoughtfully analyzed, and effective approaches to disaster relief.
From Pandemic to Insurrection: Voting in the 2020 US Presidential
Election describes voting in the 2020 election, from the
presidential nomination to new voting laws post-election. Election
officials and voters navigated the challenging pandemic to hold the
highest turnout election since 1900. President Donald Trump's
refusal to acknowledge the pandemic's severity coupled with
frequent vote fraud accusations affected how states provided safe
voting, how voters cast ballots, how lawyers fought legal battles,
and ultimately led to an unsuccessful insurrection.
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