Rippling
How Social Entrepreneurs Spread Innovation Throughout the World
by:
Beverly Schwartz
in:
Sociology
Summary:
The book presents a collection of stories and strategies from social entrepreneurs who have successfully implemented innovative solutions to address various social issues globally. It outlines five strategic models that these change-makers use to create widespread impact, demonstrating how ideas can be scaled to effect systemic change across communities and societies.
Key points:
1. Rippling Effect: The book's core idea is how social innovations spread like ripples in water, creating widespread change as new ideas are adopted by more people.
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