Understanding the Social Economy of the United States (Paperback)

Understanding the Social Economy of the United States is a comprehensive introduction to the operation and study of organizations with social goals - public sector nonprofits, civil society organizations, social enterprises, cooperatives and other organizations with a social mission - under the rubric of the social economy. This text is rich in examples and case studies that explain the social economy framework in the context of the United States. The book not only highlights the differences between these organizations and traditional businesses, but also provides applied chapters on organizational development, strategic management and leadership, human resources, finance, and social accounting and accountability in social economy organizations. The perfect introduction to the social economy framework for students of nonprofit management, business, social entrepreneurship, and public policy, Understanding the Social Economy of the United States an invaluable resource for the classroom and for practitioners working in the social economy sector.

General

Imprint:	University of Toronto Press
Country of origin:	Canada
Release date:	February 2015
First published:	2015
Authors:	Laurie Mook • John R. Whitman • Jack Quarter • Ann Armstrong
Dimensions:	230 x 152 x 28mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	416
ISBN-13:	978-1-4426-1411-6
Categories:	Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Economic theory & philosophy Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social welfare & social services > General Promotions
LSN:	1-4426-1411-0
Barcode:	9781442614116

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