This essential textbook provides an in-depth theoretical study of stakeholder engagement, financial options, leadership management and organizational challenges, and international case studies of real social enterprise success. The book will be essential reading for students, academics, practitioners and entrepreneurs. .

Introduction ~ Robert Gunn and Chris Durkin; Part one: Skills in policy analysis: The place of social entrepreneurship in contemporary United Kingdom policy ~ Ian Buchanan; What do we mean by 'social enterprise'? Defining social entrepreneurship ~ Gladius Kulothungan; Part two: Skills for social entrepreneurship: Identifying need ~ Richard Bryant; Stakeholder participation and involvement in social enterprises ~ Chris Durkin and Robert Gunn; Financing of social enterprise ~ Wray Irwin; Financial planning for social enterprises ~ Andrew Ferguson; The challenge and risks of innovation in social entrepreneurship ~ Tim Curtis; Leadership and management skills development in social enterprises ~ Jon Griffith; Part three: Skills in practice: UK case study ~ Mandy Young; US case study ~ Kimberly Sugden and Anthony Mendes; Social entrepreneurship in China ~ Marie So and Carol Chyau; India case study ~ Stan Thekaekara; Conclusion ~ Robert Gunn and Chris Durkin.