Social Innovation for Real-world Transformation: Roadmaps for Changing the World

Available open access digitally under CC-BY-NC-ND licence.

In an era where ‘social innovation’ is often used as a buzzword, this book challenges readers to rethink its true potential for addressing the systemic roots of our most pressing social and environmental crises.

The authors present a practical and visionary approach to social innovation and provide a comprehensive set of tools and strategies for transformative change, rooted in a critical and emancipatory perspective. By balancing rigorous theoretical insights with actionable strategies, the book empowers and inspires readers in their efforts to confront social and environmental injustices and build the skills needed to drive meaningful and effective social change.

This is a call to action for anyone seeking to challenge the status quo and push the boundaries of what is possible in creating a just and sustainable world.

Julie Chateauvert is Associate Professor in the School of Social Innovation at Saint Paul University, Canada.

Philippe Dufort is Adjunct Professor in the School of Social Innovation at Saint Paul University, Canada.

Jonathan Durand Folco is Associate Professor in the School of Social Innovation at Saint Paul University, Canada.

Christopher Gunter is Assistant Professor in the School of Social Innovation at Saint Paul University, Canada.

Krys Maki is Assistant Professor in the School of Social Innovation at Saint Paul University, Canada.