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'The challenges of poverty and social exclusion cannot be fully
resolved through conventional public sector policies and market-led
innovation. The case studies in this Handbook capture some of the
key success factors of socially innovative action in different
socio-economic contexts. This Handbook will inspire readers as it
highlights the creativity and commitment of diverse enterprises and
movements working for social innovation.' - Anna Kajumulo
Tibaijuka, Minister for Lands, Housing and Human Settlements,
United Republic of Tanzania, and retired UN Under Secretary
General, immediate former Executive Director of UN-HABITAT 'Social
innovation may not be a new idea but it is clearly an idea whose
time has come, not least because the traditional models of
innovation - narrowly framed technical models - have run their
course and no longer resonate in a world of societal challenges.
This Handbook has two great merits - it brings conceptual rigour to
the debate and it provides compelling narratives of social
innovation in practice.' - Kevin Morgan, Cardiff University, UK
This enriching Handbook covers many aspects of the scientific and
socio-political debates on social innovation today. The
contributors provide an overview of theoretical perspectives,
methodologies and instructive experiences from all continents, as
well as implications for collective action and policy. They argue
strongly for social innovation as a key to human development. The
Handbook defines social innovation as innovation in social
relations within both micro and macro spheres, with the purpose of
satisfying unmet or new human needs across different layers of
society. It connects social innovation to empowerment dynamics,
thus giving a political character to social movements and bottom-up
governance initiatives. Together these should lay the foundations
for a fairer, more democratic society for all. This
interdisciplinary work, written by scholars collaborating to
develop a joint methodological perspective toward social innovation
agency and processes, will be invaluable for students and
researchers in social science and humanities. It will also appeal
to policy makers, policy analysts, lobbyists and activists seeking
to give inspiration and leadership from a social innovation
perspective. Contributors: A. Abreu, J. Andersen, I. Andre, L.
Arthur, A. Ashta, A. Bilfeldt, I. Calzada, S. Cameron, A. Carmo, K.
Dayson, P. Debruyne, J. Defourny, K. Delica, A. Dubeux, S.
Eizaguirre Anglada, V. Espinoza, A.C. Fernandes, J.-M. Fontan, L.
Fraisse, M.S. Frandsen, M. Garcia Cabeza, R. Gera, J.K.
Gibson-Graham, S. Habersack, A. Hamdouch, D. Harrisson, S.
Hettihewa, J. Hillier, L. Hulgard, B. Jessop, J.-L. Klein, H.
Konstantatos, N.V. Krishna, N. Kunnen, B. Levesque, D. MacCallum,
F. Martinelli, A. Mehmood, A. Membretti, E. Midheme, F. Moulaert,
A. Novy, M. Nyssens, S. Oosterlynck, C. Parra, T. Pilati, M. Pradel
Miquel, G. Roelvink, B. Schaller, P.K. Shajahan, D. Siatitsa, P.
Singer, C. Tornaghi, D.-G. Tremblay, D. Vaiou, P. Van den Broeck,
B. Van Dyck, S. Vicari Haddock, T. Vitale, C. Wright, S. Young
Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful
introductions to major fields in the social sciences and law,
expertly written by the world's leading scholars. Designed to be
accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of
the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject
areas. In this Advanced Introduction to Social Innovation, Frank
Moulaert and Diana MacCallum present a pioneering exploration of
the relatively young field of 'social innovation'. Delving into the
history of innovation, from the 17th century to the present day,
the authors investigate the modern preeminence of social innovation
in scientific and policy debates, public policy, and collective
action in many social spheres. Identifying a range of
socio-political and ideological stances, from 'caring' liberalism
to inclusivity and sustainability, this Advanced Introduction not
only provides a compelling reflective survey of social innovation
thought and practice, but also offers perspectives on what social
innovation is, and what it should be. Concise and perceptive, this
timely introduction will serve as an excellent resource for
students and scholars of social innovation. Moulaert and
MacCallum's insight into the explosion of social innovation in the
21st century will also offer practitioners a valuable guide for
navigating socially innovative actions and processes.
Doing Research in Urban and Regional Planning provides a basic
introduction to methodology and methods in planning research. It
brings together the methods most commonly used in planning,
explaining their key applications and basic protocols. It addresses
the unique needs of planners by dealing with concerns which cut
across the social, economic, and physical sciences, showing readers
how to mobilise fresh combinations of methods, theoretical
frameworks and techniques to address the complex needs of urban and
regional development. It includes illustrative case studies
throughout to help planning students see how methods can be
operationalised on the ground and connect research with urban and
regional planning practice to build foundations for action. The
book pays attention to contemporary trends - such as the growth in
information technology, and general shifts in urban and
environmental governance - that are affecting the practicalities
and protocols of doing planning research. Doing Research in Urban
and Regional Planning also encourages ethical reflection and
discusses the ethical issues specific to planning research. Each
chapter begins with a chapter outline with learning outcomes and
concludes with take-home messages and suggested further readings.
It also suggests a range of learning activities and discussion
points for each method.
'The challenges of poverty and social exclusion cannot be fully
resolved through conventional public sector policies and market-led
innovation. The case studies in this Handbook capture some of the
key success factors of socially innovative action in different
socio-economic contexts. This Handbook will inspire readers as it
highlights the creativity and commitment of diverse enterprises and
movements working for social innovation.' - Anna Kajumulo
Tibaijuka, Minister for Lands, Housing and Human Settlements,
United Republic of Tanzania, and retired UN Under Secretary
General, immediate former Executive Director of UN-HABITAT 'Social
innovation may not be a new idea but it is clearly an idea whose
time has come, not least because the traditional models of
innovation - narrowly framed technical models - have run their
course and no longer resonate in a world of societal challenges.
This Handbook has two great merits - it brings conceptual rigour to
the debate and it provides compelling narratives of social
innovation in practice.' - Kevin Morgan, Cardiff University, UK
This enriching Handbook covers many aspects of the scientific and
socio-political debates on social innovation today. The
contributors provide an overview of theoretical perspectives,
methodologies and instructive experiences from all continents, as
well as implications for collective action and policy. They argue
strongly for social innovation as a key to human development. The
Handbook defines social innovation as innovation in social
relations within both micro and macro spheres, with the purpose of
satisfying unmet or new human needs across different layers of
society. It connects social innovation to empowerment dynamics,
thus giving a political character to social movements and bottom-up
governance initiatives. Together these should lay the foundations
for a fairer, more democratic society for all. This
interdisciplinary work, written by scholars collaborating to
develop a joint methodological perspective toward social innovation
agency and processes, will be invaluable for students and
researchers in social science and humanities. It will also appeal
to policy makers, policy analysts, lobbyists and activists seeking
to give inspiration and leadership from a social innovation
perspective. Contributors: A. Abreu, J. Andersen, I. Andre, L.
Arthur, A. Ashta, A. Bilfeldt, I. Calzada, S. Cameron, A. Carmo, K.
Dayson, P. Debruyne, J. Defourny, K. Delica, A. Dubeux, S.
Eizaguirre Anglada, V. Espinoza, A.C. Fernandes, J.-M. Fontan, L.
Fraisse, M.S. Frandsen, M. Garcia Cabeza, R. Gera, J.K.
Gibson-Graham, S. Habersack, A. Hamdouch, D. Harrisson, S.
Hettihewa, J. Hillier, L. Hulgard, B. Jessop, J.-L. Klein, H.
Konstantatos, N.V. Krishna, N. Kunnen, B. Levesque, D. MacCallum,
F. Martinelli, A. Mehmood, A. Membretti, E. Midheme, F. Moulaert,
A. Novy, M. Nyssens, S. Oosterlynck, C. Parra, T. Pilati, M. Pradel
Miquel, G. Roelvink, B. Schaller, P.K. Shajahan, D. Siatitsa, P.
Singer, C. Tornaghi, D.-G. Tremblay, D. Vaiou, P. Van den Broeck,
B. Van Dyck, S. Vicari Haddock, T. Vitale, C. Wright, S. Young
This book introduces the methodology of critical discourse analysis
(CDA) to the study of participatory planning. CDA uses linguistic
analysis to elucidate social issues and processes and is
particularly suited to institutional practices and how they are
changing in response to changing social conditions. Illustrated by
two case studies from Australia, it examines the talk between the
various participants in a formal stakeholder committee context over
five years, during which time they went through several phases of
changing power dynamics, conflict and reconciliation. The book
demonstrates the value of CDA to this field of research and
develops specific techniques and conceptual tools for applying the
methodology to the 'formal talk' context of collaborative planning
committees. It also sheds light on the dynamics of interaction
between 'stakeholders' and bureaucracies - particularly with
respect to inherent communicative barriers, power inequalities, and
the development of new discursive practices.
The concept of social innovation offers an alternative perspective
on development and territorial transformation, one which
foregrounds innovation in social relations. This volume presents a
broad-ranging and insightful exploration of social innovation and
how it can affect life, society and economy, especially within
local communities. It addresses key questions about the nature of
social innovation as a process and a strategy and explores what
opportunities may exist, or may be generated, for social innovation
to nourish human development. It puts forward alternative
development options which variously highlight solidarity,
co-operation, cultural-artistic endeavour and diversity. In doing
so, this book offers a provocative response to the predominant
neoliberal economic vision of spatial, economic and social change.
This book introduces the methodology of critical discourse analysis
(CDA) to the study of participatory planning. CDA uses linguistic
analysis to elucidate social issues and processes and is
particularly suited to institutional practices and how they are
changing in response to changing social conditions. Illustrated by
two case studies from Australia, it examines the talk between the
various participants in a formal stakeholder committee context over
five years, during which time they went through several phases of
changing power dynamics, conflict and reconciliation. The book
demonstrates the value of CDA to this field of research and
develops specific techniques and conceptual tools for applying the
methodology to the 'formal talk' context of collaborative planning
committees. It also sheds light on the dynamics of interaction
between 'stakeholders' and bureaucracies - particularly with
respect to inherent communicative barriers, power inequalities, and
the development of new discursive practices.
The concept of social innovation offers an alternative perspective
on development and territorial transformation, one which
foregrounds innovation in social relations. This volume presents a
broad-ranging and insightful exploration of social innovation and
how it can affect life, society and economy, especially within
local communities. It addresses key questions about the nature of
social innovation as a process and a strategy and explores what
opportunities may exist, or may be generated, for social innovation
to nourish human development. It puts forward alternative
development options which variously highlight solidarity,
co-operation, cultural-artistic endeavour and diversity. In doing
so, this book offers a provocative response to the predominant
neoliberal economic vision of spatial, economic and social change.
Doing Research in Urban and Regional Planning provides a basic
introduction to methodology and methods in planning research. It
brings together the methods most commonly used in planning,
explaining their key applications and basic protocols. It addresses
the unique needs of planners by dealing with concerns which cut
across the social, economic, and physical sciences, showing readers
how to mobilise fresh combinations of methods, theoretical
frameworks and techniques to address the complex needs of urban and
regional development. It includes illustrative case studies
throughout to help planning students see how methods can be
operationalised on the ground and connect research with urban and
regional planning practice to build foundations for action. The
book pays attention to contemporary trends - such as the growth in
information technology, and general shifts in urban and
environmental governance - that are affecting the practicalities
and protocols of doing planning research. Doing Research in Urban
and Regional Planning also encourages ethical reflection and
discusses the ethical issues specific to planning research. Each
chapter begins with a chapter outline with learning outcomes and
concludes with take-home messages and suggested further readings.
It also suggests a range of learning activities and discussion
points for each method.
This book focuses on the potential and possibilities for socially
innovative responses to the climate emergency at the local scale.
Climate change has intensified the need for communities to find
creative and meaningful ways to address the sustainability of their
environments. The authors focus on the creative and collaborative
ways local- scale climate action reflects the extra-ordinary
measures taken by ordinary people. This includes critical
engagement with the ways in which novel social practices and
partnerships emerge between people, organisations, institutions,
governance arrangements and eco-systems. The book successfully
highlights the transformative power of socially innovative
activities and initiatives in response to the climate crisis; and
critically explores how different individuals and groups undertake
climate action as 'quiet activism' - the embodied acts of
collective disruption, subversion, creativity and care at the local
scale.
Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful
introductions to major fields in the social sciences and law,
expertly written by the world's leading scholars. Designed to be
accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of
the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject
areas. In this Advanced Introduction to Social Innovation, Frank
Moulaert and Diana MacCallum present a pioneering exploration of
the relatively young field of 'social innovation'. Delving into the
history of innovation, from the 17th century to the present day,
the authors investigate the modern preeminence of social innovation
in scientific and policy debates, public policy, and collective
action in many social spheres. Identifying a range of
socio-political and ideological stances, from 'caring' liberalism
to inclusivity and sustainability, this Advanced Introduction not
only provides a compelling reflective survey of social innovation
thought and practice, but also offers perspectives on what social
innovation is, and what it should be. Concise and perceptive, this
timely introduction will serve as an excellent resource for
students and scholars of social innovation. Moulaert and
MacCallum's insight into the explosion of social innovation in the
21st century will also offer practitioners a valuable guide for
navigating socially innovative actions and processes.
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