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Knowledge-Based Social Entrepreneurship

Understanding Knowledge Economy, Innovation, and the Future of Social Entrepreneurship

Palgrave Macmillan
  • Fills a gap in the social entrepreneurship literature by showing its dependency technology and knowledge
  • Provides insight into the knowledge economy and its underlying components
  • Offers insights into new business models and opportunities

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Table of contents (10 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xi
  2. Introduction

    • Mitt Nowshade Kabir
    Pages 1-32
  3. Part I

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 33-33
    2. Knowledge Economy

      • Mitt Nowshade Kabir
      Pages 35-57
    3. Knowledge Society

      • Mitt Nowshade Kabir
      Pages 59-89
    4. Technologies of the Future

      • Mitt Nowshade Kabir
      Pages 91-133
  4. Part II

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 135-135
    2. Knowledge

      • Mitt Nowshade Kabir
      Pages 137-162
    3. Innovation

      • Mitt Nowshade Kabir
      Pages 163-204
  5. Part III

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 205-205
    2. Entrepreneurs and Entrepreneurship

      • Mitt Nowshade Kabir
      Pages 207-244
    3. Strategy, Strategy Formulation, and Business Models

      • Mitt Nowshade Kabir
      Pages 245-280
    4. Opportunity Development and Commercialization

      • Mitt Nowshade Kabir
      Pages 281-310
    5. Conclusion

      • Mitt Nowshade Kabir
      Pages 311-312
  6. Back Matter

    Pages 313-368

About this book

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.

Authors and Affiliations

  • North York, Canada

    Mitt Nowshade Kabir

About the author

Dr. Mitt Nowshade Kabir is a seasoned entrepreneur with broad experience in international business, technology investment, and e-commerce. His present business and academic interests cover strategy, innovation, entrepreneurship, and technologies such as artificial intelligence, semantic technologies, blockchain, and knowledge management. He has served as an advisor to various governments and also consults and helps boards and businesses in areas like advanced technologies,  business development, and innovation strategies. Dr. Kabir holds a Ph.D. in Information Technology, an MSc in Computer Science, an MBA, and a Doctorate in Business Administration.

Bibliographic Information

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eBook USD 119.00
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  • Read on any device
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  • Own it forever
Hardcover Book USD 159.99
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