How To Change the World

By : Erwin Arianto

OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS

How to Change the World:

Social Entrepreneurs and the Power of New Ideas

What business entrepreneurs are to the economy, social entrepreneurs
are to social change. They are, writes David Bornstein, the driven,
creative individuals who question the status quo, exploit new
opportunities, refuse to give up, and remake the world for the better.

How to Change the World tells the fascinating stories of these
remarkable individuals, many of whom are Ashoka Fellows. These stories
highlight a massive transformation that is going largely unreported by
the media. Around the world, the fastest-growing segment of society is
the nonprofit sector, as millions of ordinary people — social
entrepreneurs — are stepping in to solve many of the world’s most
intractable problems where bureaucracies have failed. For anyone
seeking to make a positive mark on the world, this will be both an
inspiring read and an invaluable handbook. It will change the way you
see the world.

Bornstein’s book has quickly become the classic introduction to the
growing field of social entrepreneurship. The New York Times has called
the book “must reading for anyone who cares about building a more
equitable, and therefore stable, world.”

Oxford Press has so far completed seven printings for the U.S. market.
Penguin Books India so far has produced 50,000 copies. The Spanish
version has three runs to date in Spain, and the book has launched in
Latin America. The book is available in Portuguese, French, German,
Polish, Turkish, Urdu, Bahasa (Indonesia), Tamil, Japanese, and both
classical (Taiwan) and simplified (China) Chinese.

See what others are saying...

“This a wonderfully hopeful and enlightening book. The stories of these
social entrepreneurs will inspire and encourage people who seek to
build a better world.” -Nelson Mandela

“How to Change the World shows that with determination and innovation
one single individual can carry out a project that could change the way
we solve the biggest problems in the world.”

-Cinco Dias

"The social entrepreneurs chronicled in this book are part of the vital
generation of independent, creative leaders who are sparking social
changes in the United States and in parts of the world where people are
most in need. We will be hearing much more from them in the years to
come." – Bill Bradley, Former US Senator

"Human progress has always been led by visionary individuals who seek a
better future and dedicate their lives to realizing that promise. These
social entrepreneurs tackle some of the world's toughest challenges
with grit and determination. Bornstein has given us that rarest of
gifts: a book about hope, courage, and the power of those extraordinary
men and women who change the world." –Jeff Skoll, Founder and Chairman, Skoll Foundation

'David Bornstein's book will touch the hearts and minds of many. I hope
it will get the wide readership it deserves. Without the effort and
energy of civil society the odds are against the fulfillment of all the
development needs of today's world, especially the developing world.
Pick up a copy and spread the word!" –Arminio Fraga, Former Governor of the Central Bank of Brazil
learn more about Social Entreprenuership :

http://www.ashoka.org/node/966 or www.ashoka.or.id
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