Knowledge-Based Social Entrepreneurship: Understanding Knowledge Economy, Innovation, and the Future of Social Entrepreneurship (Palgrave Studies in ... Innovation, and Entrepreneurship for Growth)

Social entrepreneurship is on the rise and social enterprises are solving some of the most critical and enduring social problems by using innovative, pragmatic and sustainable business models. Access to knowledge thanks to the Internet and rapid expansion of the knowledge economy are opening new opportunities for social ventures. With knowledge-based social entrepreneurship where knowledge is the primary resource, more pressing social problems can be addressed by using advanced technologies. This book investigates this emerging concept, possibilities that it holds, its place in today’s economy, and links bridges between knowledge, innovation, and social entrepreneurship. Academics, entrepreneurs, students, and NGOs will find the theoretical and practical information presented in this book extremely valuable. Front Matter ....Pages i-xi Introduction (Mitt Nowshade Kabir)....Pages 1-32 Front Matter ....Pages 33-33 Knowledge Economy (Mitt Nowshade Kabir)....Pages 35-57 Knowledge Society (Mitt Nowshade Kabir)....Pages 59-89 Technologies of the Future (Mitt Nowshade Kabir)....Pages 91-133 Front Matter ....Pages 135-135 Knowledge (Mitt Nowshade Kabir)....Pages 137-162 Innovation (Mitt Nowshade Kabir)....Pages 163-204 Front Matter ....Pages 205-205 Entrepreneurs and Entrepreneurship (Mitt Nowshade Kabir)....Pages 207-244 Strategy, Strategy Formulation, and Business Models (Mitt Nowshade Kabir)....Pages 245-280 Opportunity Development and Commercialization (Mitt Nowshade Kabir)....Pages 281-310 Conclusion (Mitt Nowshade Kabir)....Pages 311-312 Back Matter ....Pages 313-368