Social Entrepreneurship is a global phenomenon that impacts the lives of citizens by using innovative approaches to solving social problems. This book offers a comprehensive examination of this growing area of research and provides an excellent introduction to social entrepreneurship theory and a framework for future research.

Introduction: J.Mair, J.Robinson & K.Hockerts PART 1: PERSPECTIVES AND AGENDA FOR RESEARCH Introduction: Setting a Research Agenda for an Emerging Field; I.Martí Three Avenues for Social Entrepreneurship Research; J.Austin Politics, Values and Social Entrepreneurship: A Critical Appraisal; A.Cho Social Entrepreneurship: Innovation and Social Change across Theory and Practice; F.Perrini & C.Vurro PART 2: OPPORTUNITIES AND INTENTIONS Introduction: Exploring the Intentions and Opportunities Behind Social Entrepreneurship; J.Mair Navigating Social and Institutional Barriers to Markets: How Social Entrepreneurs Identify and Evaluate Opportunities; J.Robinson Social Entrepreneurs: How Intentions to Create a Social Venture are Formed; J.Mair & E.Noboa PART 3: STRATEGY, STRUCTURE AND OUTCOME Introduction: Understanding the Strategy, Structure and Outcomes in Social Venture; J.Robinson Entrepreneurial Opportunity in Social Purpose Business Ventures; K.Hockerts Ownership, Mission and Environment: An Exploratory Analysis into the Strategic Orientation of Start-up Social Ventures; G.Desa & S.Kotha Social Enterprise: Beyond Economic Outcomes and Individual Returns; H.Haugh PART 4: INTEGRATING SUSTAINABILITY AND THE ENVIRONMENT Introduction: Entrepreneurship - A Unique Research Field or Just 'More of the Same'?; K.Hockerts Green-Works: A Model for Combining Social and Ecological Entrepreneurship; A.Clifford & S.E.A.Dixon Social Entrepreneurs Directly Contribute to Global Development Goals; C.Seelos, K.Ganly & J.Mair