Social Entrepreneurship: A Modern Approach to Social Value Creation [Paperback]

Arthur C. Brooks (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 28, 2008 | ISBN-10: 0132330768 | ISBN-13: 978-0132330763 | Edition: 1

This text brings together the established pedagogy of entrepreneurship with cutting edge nonprofit and public management tools.

Measuring social value, earned income, donations and government income, entrepreneurial fundraising and marketing, and social enterprise business plans.

For the entrepreneur who seeks to understand the social and non-for-profit sectors.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 1 edition (March 28, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0132330768
• ISBN-13: 978-0132330763
• Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 0.5 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #349,589 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Arthur C. Brooks is the president of the American Enterprise Institute. Until January 1, 2009, he was the Louis A. Bantle Professor of Business and Government Policy at Syracuse University. Throughout his career, Arthur has conducted research on the connections between culture, politics and economic life, and has published hundreds of articles and 10 books on subjects ranging from the economics of the arts to military operations research.

Born in 1964, Arthur grew up in Seattle in a family less interested in free enterprise than in the arts. At age 19, he dropped out of college to pursue a career as a professional French hornist. Arthur performed with the Annapolis Brass Quintet, toured with famed jazz guitarist Charlie Byrd, and spent several years with the City Orchestra of Barcelona. In Barcelona in 1991, he married Ester Munt-Brooks.

In 1992, Arthur and Ester moved to the U.S., where Ester taught languages and Arthur returned to college at night while teaching music during the day. He studied economics, math and languages, eventually earning bachelor's and master's degrees in economics and a Ph.D. in public policy. After finishing his doctorate, Arthur spent 10 years as a university professor, teaching economics, nonprofit management, and social entrepreneurship.

At the end of 2008, he left academia to join AEI as the institution's eleventh president. He speaks widely on behalf of AEI and the free enterprise movement all around the United States and world, and continues to write books and articles.

Arthur and Ester currently reside in Bethesda, Maryland, with their three children Joaquin, Carlos, and Marina.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

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4.0 out of 5 stars SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP February 27, 2012

By KSue

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A great, informative book for those considering entrepreneurship for non-profit or profit businesses. I recommend this book for those going that direction.

5.0 out of 5 stars Just What I Needed March 4, 2013

By Frank

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good book February 6, 2013

By Amarsh

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Good book, came in time. No problems with the book. It was for class and much better price than the book store.