In an era where ‘social innovation’ is often used as a buzzword, this book challenges readers to rethink its true potential for addressing the systemic roots of our most pressing social and environmental crises.
The authors present a practical and visionary approach to social innovation and provide a comprehensive set of tools and strategies for transformative change, rooted in a critical and emancipatory perspective. By balancing rigorous theoretical insights with actionable strategies, the book empowers and inspires readers in their efforts to confront social and environmental injustices and build the skills needed to drive meaningful and effective social change.
This is a call to action for anyone seeking to challenge the status quo and push the boundaries of what is possible in creating a just and sustainable world.
Tabela de Conteúdo
Prologue
Introduction: Learning to Change the World
1. Innovation Beyond Buzzwords
2. The Battlefield of Social Innovation: Strategic Challenges and Paradoxes
3. Understanding the World to Change It
4. The past as Possibilities
5. Centering Intersectionality and Equity
6. Acting Collectively
7. Driving Change
8. Transforming the Economy
9. Doing Business Differently
10. Organizing Democratically
11. Community Involvement
12. Culture as Resistance
13. Where Do We Stand? Unsettling the Neoliberal University Through Engaged Pedagogy
Conclusion: Changing the Scale
Sobre o autor
Amanda Wilson is Associate Professor in the School of Social Innovation at Saint Paul University, Canada.
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