Understanding the Social Economy of the United States by Laur... - 9781442645905

Understanding the Social Economy of the United StatesAuthor(s): Laurie Mook, John R. Whitman, Jack Quarter, Ann Armstrong\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: University of Toronto Press, Canada\nImprint: University of Toronto Press\nISBN-13: 9781442645905, 978-1442645905\nSynopsis\nUnderstanding the Social Economy of the United Statesis a comprehensive introduction to the operation and study of organizations with social goals public sectornonprofits, civil society organizations, social enterprises, cooperatives and other organizations with a social mission under the rubric of the social economy.\n\n This text is rich in examples and case studies that explain the social economy framework in the context of the United States. The book not only highlightsthe differences between these organizations and traditional businesses, but also provides applied chapters on organizational development, strategic management and leadership, human resources, finance, and social accounting and accountability.