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There’s a lot going wrong in the world: climate change, war, inequality, divisive politics. It can be hard to see a way out of the issues we face. But social entrepreneurs across the world are addressing these big problems in innovative ways: The New Ism seeks to build their innovations into the fabric of modern society, creating a new, more sustainable and inclusive global system.

Social Entrepreneurship, the first book of a series on how society can learn from social innovators, authors Mel Young and Alexandra Matthews demystify what it means to be a social entrepreneur and explore how their work could help us all to create a sustainable, inclusive world where humans live within the means of the planet and all life can thrive. Through their podcast interviewing social innovators and disruptors, and Mel’s experience as a leading social entrepreneur himself, they have a unique vantage point on what could be the key to a brighter future.

Authors: Mel Young and Alexandra Matthews

 

 

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Visions of a new world – a new, inclusive ecosystem with innovator’s, creatives and ground-breaking entrepreneurs

A new five- year book series which offers insights and solutions to tackle a troubled and broken world 

Written by an expert and legendary social entrepreneur and an up-and-coming millennial voice with respective accolades in their fields

A re-examination of modern society and its social systems, with a view to improve the economy and the conditions of its people

A fascinating book on the future of business, and it’s social and ethical responsibilities

Book Details

Publisher: LID Publishing

ISBN: 978-1-912555-91-8 

FORMAT: 120 x 175mm

Bookbinding: Hardback

Page count: 208pp

AUTHORS

Mel Young is a social entrepreneur and founder of several successful social enterprises including the Homeless World Cup, which uses football to inspire people who are homeless to transform their own lives; more than a million people have been positively impacted. He has won several awards and is the author of two books.

 

 

 

 

Alexandra Matthew’s background is in writing and marketing; she also worked at Ashoka UK, a network of leading social innovators, where Mel is a Fellow. Together, they have created The New Ism, a discussion forum with a huge ambition: to create a new, more inclusive and sustainable global system that brings together the efforts of social innovators across the world.

REVIEWS

Social entrepreneurs are remarkable people with an ability to not only envisage change, but create the systems to implement it. We need them more than ever before. It makes perfect sense that they should lie at the heart of a new global system, and Mel and Alexandra make a case that would convince even the most sceptical.

François Bonnici, Head of Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship

A clear, comprehensive and convincing look at the people and the systems that can make the world a better place for all. There is a clear case for a complete system change which will make sure that the UN Sustainable Development Goals are achieved by 2030 and social entrepreneurs can provide the leadership and ideas to make that change possible.

Jeroo Billimoria, Global social entrepreneur and founder of Catalyst 2030

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