Social Entrepreneurship and Neoliberalism

By means of ethnographic descriptions and personal anecdotes, Social Entrepreneurship and Neoliberalism offers an immersive account of the lifeworld of social entrepreneurs, delving into what is arguably one of the most significant phenomena of our time.

Prepare to be surprised, intellectually inspired and entertained, all at the same time. Bandinelli's highly original book represents a landmark in the studies of the social enterprise by offering a timely analysis of the under-examined practices and subjectivities of young social entrepreneurs, who believe that they can "change the world" precisely by embracing entrepreneurialism. Bandinelli places the figure of the social entrepreneur firmly at the centre of contemporary neoliberal capitalism's contradictions, thus shedding compelling light on the complex and even troubling ethical and political circumstances we all live in.

This is an important and marvellously original work. Bandinelli is an outstanding ethnographer and writer, she also tackles questions here which are at the forefront of the modern work society. Drawing on sociology and cultural studies this book makes a crucial contribution to our understanding of social entrepreneurship.

Carolina Bandinelli is Assistant Professor in Media and Creative Industries at the Centre for Cultural & Media Policy Studies, University of Warwick.