April 28, 2013
Reviewer: Crystal McLachlen
Date Published: February 1, 2013
Source: Actionable Books (http://www.actionablebooks.com/en-ca/summaries/social-entrepreneurship-in-the-age-of-atrocities/)
Excerpt:
It is no secret that we are living in a world full of social injustice. Everywhere we turn, we are bombarded by messages of inequality, oppression, political strife, and human violation.
To some, the situation may seem dire and many may feel helpless. In a time when the media may lead us to believe that we are fighting a losing battle, trying to impact the world in a positive way may seem overwhelming and unrealistic. Fortunately, Zachary D. Kaufman and his fellow contributors to Social Entrepreneurship in the Age of Atrocities: Changing Our World illustrate that we already have everything we need to begin the process of making the world a more just place.
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For anyone looking to help create positive change in our world, this book offers a lot of practical advice from individuals that have gone before us and stepped out to create solutions to some of our biggest social challenges.
Back to ReviewsThis book makes an all too rare and important point: One of the distinguishing characteristics of social entrepreneurs is the way their actions and their example pave the way for peace. Kaufman gives us multiple examples here to demonstrate that the kind of empathetic leadership exhibited by these social entrepreneurs builds an alternative to conflict and contributes to the stability and security of societies.”
