Advanced Introduction to Social Innovation by Frank Moulaert (English) Hardcover

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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.

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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.

Author Biography

Frank Moulaert, Emeritus Professor of Spatial Planning, P&D, Faculty of Engineering, KU Leuven, Belgium and Diana MacCallum, Senior Lecturer, Urban and Regional Planning, School of Design and Built Environment, Curtin University, Western Australia

Table of Contents

Contents: 1. Introduction to Social Innovation 2. A History of Social Innovation Thought and Practice 3. The Contemporary Landscape of Social Innovation Scholarship 4. Experiences of Social Innovation Across Three Continents 5. Spaces of Social Innovation 6. Social Innovation Action Research 7. Some Final Reflections, While Looking Ahead References Index

Review

'Committed to finding common ground beyond the rift and confusion that has characterised debates around social innovation over the past 10 years, Moulaert and MacCallum offer an authoritative contribution that depicts social innovation as a continuum of positions cross-cutting academia, grassroots movements and policy practice. Focusing on the ethics of this continuum, they argue, can open a path to a more inclusive world. The book is conceptually and methodologically rigorous and empirically informed, yet written in a didactic and accessible manner. It will form a key reading for academics, policy makers and activists who want to clarify and enrich their thinking and practice around social innovation.'--Maria Kaika, University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands'A long needed exercise to define and clarify a multifaceted concept, this book succeeds in giving a clear overview of social innovation by rooting it in successful and meaningful field experiments and cases. The intellectual and geographical scope of this work shows that social innovation can be practised in a variety of contexts as long as it is aimed at reaching a more equitable, democratic and inclusive world.'--Pierre Morrissette, Centre d'action bénévole de Montréal Volunteer Bureau, Canada

Review Quote

'Committed to finding common ground beyond the rift and confusion that has characterised debates around social innovation over the past 10 years, Moulaert and MacCallum offer an authoritative contribution that depicts social innovation as a continuum of positions cross-cutting academia, grassroots movements and policy practice. Focusing on the ethics of this continuum, they argue, can open a path to a more inclusive world. The book is conceptually and methodologically rigorous and empirically informed, yet written in a didactic and accessible manner. It will form a key reading for academics, policy makers and activists who want to clarify and enrich their thinking and practice around social innovation.'

Details ISBN178536037X Author Diana MacCallum Pages 168 Language English Year 2019 ISBN-10 178536037X ISBN-13 9781785360374 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2019-08-30 DEWEY 303.484 Publisher Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Series Elgar Advanced Introductions series Imprint Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Place of Publication Cheltenham Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2019-08-30 NZ Release Date 2019-08-30 UK Release Date 2019-08-30 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this

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