Description
Book SynopsisThe second edition of Understanding the Social Economy expands upon the authors' ground-breaking examination of organizations founded upon a social mission social enterprises, non-profits, co-operatives, credit unions, and community development associations.
Trade Review"Understanding the Social Economy provides a comprehensive guide to understanding this robust and emerging sector. Practitioners will be pleased to see the social economy portrayed as a legitimate field of scholarly study and appreciate this book’s thorough and thoughtful analysis." -- Allyson Hewitt * Canadian Public Policy, 37(2), 2011 *
"Canadian policymakers and business leaders would be wise to refer to this book for foundational information on how to promote a more equitable and just society for Canadian families and individuals." -- Robert D. Weaver * Canadian Review of Social Policy, 68–69, January 2012 *
Table of ContentsPART 1: AN OVERVIEW OF THE SOCIAL ECONOMY 1. An Introduction to Canada's Social Economy PART 2: THE COMPONENTS OF THE SOCIAL ECONOMY 2. Social Economy Businesses 3. Community Economic Development Organizations 4. Public Sector Non-profits 5. Civil Society Organizations PART 3: CRITICAL ISSUES 6. Organizational Design and Governance Strategies 7. Leadership and Strategic Management 8. Human Resources Management 9. Financing 10. Social Accounting PART 4: CONCLUSIONS 11. Summary and Concluding Thoughts References Index
