Handbook of entrepreneurship and sustainable development research: edited by Paula Kyro.

Includes index

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Pt. I. Historical roots and current conceptual approaches to the alliance between entrepreneurship and sustainable development -- To grow or not to grow? Entrepreneurship and sustainable development -- Sustainable entrepreneurship -- Pt. II. The transformative approach to entrepreneurship for a sustainable society -- Socially sustainable entrepreneurship : a case of entrepreneurial practice in social change and stability -- Entrepreneurship : the missing link for democratization and development in fragile nations? -- Organizing societal entrepreneurship : a cross-sector challenge -- Public servants as sustainability policy entrepreneurs in Australia : the issues and outcomes -- Pt. III. Motivational and intentional approach to entrepreneurship and sustainable development -- Recognizing first-person opportunities for sustainable development -- Cooking up solutions for climate change : the role of sustainable entrepreneurs -- An exploratory model of the environment intention of SME directors in Tunisia -- What motivates hotel managers to become ecopreneurs : a case study on the Spanish tourism sector -- The impact of micro-firm everyday practices on sustainable development in local communities -- Pt. IV. Industry and economy oriented approaches to entrepreneurship and sustainable development -- The renewable energy industry : competitive landscapes and entrepreneurial roles -- Commercializing clean technology innovations : the emergence of new business in an agency-structure perspective -- David versus Goliath : how eco-entrepreneurs transform global ecosystems -- Market-driven capabilities and sustainability of alliances by agricultural small and medium-sized enterprises -- Entrepreneurial functions by organic farmers -- The entrepreneurial contribution of foreign-owned companies to the sustainable development of a small developing host economy.

Today, research on entrepreneurship and sustainable development is influenced by a diverse array of approaches and perspectives. Drawing from this m�elange, this book paints an illuminating picture of the historic and current understanding of the bond between entrepreneurship and sustainable development.

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