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In development circles, there is now widespread consensus that social entrepreneurs represent a far better mechanism to respond to needs than we have ever had before--a decentralized and emergent force that remains our best hope for solutions that can keep pace with our problems and create a more peaceful world.

David Bornstein's previous book on social entrepreneurship, How to Change the World, was hailed by Nicholas Kristof in the New York Times as "a bible in the field" and published in more than twenty countries. Now, Bornstein shifts the focus from the profiles of successful social innovators in that book--and teams with Susan Davis, a founding board member of the Grameen Foundation--to offer the first general overview of social entrepreneurship. In a Q & A format allowing readers to go directly to the information they need, the authors map out social entrepreneurship in its broadest terms as well as in its particulars.

Bornstein and Davis explain what social entrepreneurs are, how their organizations function, and what challenges they face. The book will give readers an understanding of what differentiates social entrepreneurship from standard business ventures and how it differs from traditional grant-based non-profit work. Unlike the typical top-down, model-based approach to solving problems employed by the World Bank and other large institutions, social entrepreneurs work through a process of iterative learning -- learning by doing--working with communities to find unique, local solutions to unique, local problems. Most importantly, the book shows readers exactly how they can get involved.

Anyone inspired by Barack Obama's call to service and who wants to learn more about the essential features and enormous promise of this new method of social change, Social Entrepreneurship: What Everyone Needs to Know® is the ideal first place to look.

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Busy people with diverse interests, ranging from college students to professionals, who wish to inform themselves in a succinct yet authoritative manner about a particular topic.

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An incisive approach to a complex and timely issue, laid out in a straight-forward, question-and-answer format.

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"Excellent!" --Nicholas Kristof, New York Times

"Order this book and read it immediately...This book gives you some great ways to understand and apply the whole idea of entrepreneurship/social entrepreneurship." --Tom Suddes, The Suddes Group, ForImpact.org

"The most essential starter guide to the field I've yet seen." --Change.org

"A great primer of social entrepreneurship, trends, and a look into the future." --Encouragizers

"This book is an excellent way to get a snapshot of everything going on in the Social Entrepreneurship space." --RisingPyramid.org

"Practical offer[s] concrete examples of the challenges faced by social ventures and shedding light on the issues that make social enterprises different from traditional businesses." --NextBillion.net

"The first to give an excellent overview of what being a social entrepreneur is all about. You'll learn what the difference is between a social entrepreneurship and a regular business venture and traditional non-profits. If you think you want to innovate unique social solutions to unique social problems for your encore career, this is the place to start." --Lin Schreiber, founder of RevolutionizeRetirement.com

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oxford University Press; 1st edition (April 16, 2010)
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David Bornstein specializes in writing about social innovation. He is the author of The Price of a Dream and How to Change the World, which has been published in 20 languages. His articles have appeared in the Atlantic Monthly, the New York Times, and many other publications globally. He co-wrote the PBS documentary "To Our Credit." He is the founder of Dowser.org, a Web site devoted to uncovering stories of change. He lives in New York City.

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Mark Lindeman
5.0 out of 5 stars a great short introduction to social entrepreneurship
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2021
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If you're interested in changing the world by scaling up new social practices -- or even in thinking about that possibility -- then you're probably interested in social entrepreneurship (whether you know it or not!), and this book will help you to think about it. As with other books in the "What Everyone Needs to Know" series, what you won't get here is extended narratives about particular examples of social entrepreneurship. These books are structured more like long-form FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) documents, with vignettes and discussions of no more than a few pages apiece. The payoff is that this book asks, and goes a long way toward addressing, a wide range of deep questions about social entrepreneurship. It also gives great suggestions about where to read more. Beyond that, Bornstein and Davis's writing is lucid and at times lyrical.
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Christopher Campbell
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic introduction and practical guidance
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2020
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Fantastic introduction to social entrepreneurship. Very well written and easy to read. I’m a grad student and have read quite a bit on the topic. This book is thorough but simple and fun to read. The authors’ expertise and enthusiasm shine through, and theoretical ideas are illustrated beautifully through real world examples and case studies. The authors also give realistic guidance and practical ideas for anyone considering following the path of social entrepreneurship.
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Sachin
4.0 out of 5 stars Great intro to social entrepreneurship
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2014
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I have a strong interest in social entrepreneurship ever since I envisioned a social enterprise (and as I grew disillusioned with Government and the progress of other NGOs and nonprofits). I was hoping that this book would give some insights in the direction of social work and some ideas of where we could take things. I was right. I got loads of insights and ideas and feel motivated to make the move to change the world.

This is not a how-to book for creating a non-profit or social enterprise, but is a great introduction to social entrepreneurship. I recommend it as a starter read to understand the challenges of creating one, and to get inspired as to how you can overcome them.
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Ian Reves
5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic springboard
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2011
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A group of Georgia Tech students I was a part of this year researching social entrepreneurship and design added this title to our reading list at the recommendation of one of the college of management's senior faculty and we were extremely pleased with it. Of the 20+ books and dozens of articles, white papers and essays we read on the subject, this modestly sized book held a wealth of information, resources, cases and essential guidance on current pursuits attempting to create better commerce and better societies through synthesized, creative efforts. The most compelling businesses and philanthropic organizations are not adhering to "traditional" modes of operation, financing, client relations or philosophies and this book tell the story of how many are doing it. A great starting point and comprehensive over view, this should be the basis for anyone interested in learning more.
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W.K.L.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great overview of an important topic
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2012
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This book is a great place to start for anyone who wants to participate in changing the world.I know,the idea of one person changing the world may sound crazy to many, but this book isn't for "the many";it's for those who have the audacity to believe that the world is full of potential to be "better" and they could be a catalyst for that better.The book is a toolbox filled with tangible information on where to start,who to see and what to do to change things at any level you can imagine from just within you to your family or even the world.
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Joseph Toone
3.0 out of 5 stars Great for the subject area.
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2016
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It was a very well received gift that was easy to read.
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J. Edwards
5.0 out of 5 stars The best book so far on social entrepreneurship
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2010
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The most comprehensive overview of social entrepreneurship yet also the shortest and most concise. Each section gives you the needed background about a topic, then summarizes what is happening now with short but insightful comments on every topic. This is, in one short book, the best primer for those who want an overview of the field but also the most penetrating analysis for practitioners. Bornstein's deep knowledge of social entrepreneurship, from the entrepreneurs to the concepts and emerging trends all shine through on every page.
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Yang Cui
5.0 out of 5 stars Great intro to the field and powerful ending leaving me with a feeling of empoweredness
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2016
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I was already interested in SE since many years but never had heard the term until recently. This book does a great job at framing modern social change through SE and connecting all the different elements of society in this story: business, government, philanthropy, social entrepreneurs etc.

Recommended for anyone who would like to change the world but is not sure where to begin.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Recommended!
Reviewed in India on August 25, 2018
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If you want to do something fruitful for the society.. this is the book for you.
Must read for those interested to know about or initiated into the world of social entrepreneurship.
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bashi luxton
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 5, 2015
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Wow fantastic book
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Joanne
5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful, inspirational and practical
Reviewed in Canada on October 16, 2013
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I think I may have broken my Kindle highlighter reading this book (just kidding). But seriously, this book was so powerful, inspirational, and jammed full of practical ideas, that I was constantly using the highlight feature. I'm a baby social entrepreneur, both for myself and for the nonprofit organization for which I work, and this book has encouraged, spurred me, on and given my practical steps to continue on this exciting path. World changers unite! Thank you for this wonderful book!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 19, 2015
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Great book.
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blueaudi
4.0 out of 5 stars Best introductory book to the subject
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 8, 2019
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Comprehensive and accessible, the book is a good primer for what is going to become an increasingly important part of the economy, health and social care and charitable sectors
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