Handbook of Research on International Entrepreneurship (Research Handbooks in Business and Management series) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 184376069X ISBN 13: 9781843760696

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing, 2004

Synopsis

This unique reference book provides an array of diverse perspectives on international entrepreneurship, a new and emerging field of research that blends concepts and methodologies from more traditional social sciences. The Handbook includes chapters written by top researchers of economics and sociology, as well as academic leaders in the fields of entrepreneurship and international business. State-of-the-art contributions provide up-to-date literature reviews, making this book essential for the researcher of entrepreneurship and the internationalization of entrepreneurs.

About this title

About the Author:

Edited by Léo-Paul Dana, Associate Professor, Department of Management, University of Canterbury, New Zealand, Senior Advisor, World Association for Small and Medium Enterprises and Founding Editor, Journal of International Entrepreneurship

Review:

`Dana's Handbook is an essential read for international entrepreneurship scholars as well as policymakers and practitioners concerned with the dynamics associated with the international entrepreneurship process. Succinct reviews of the literature and useful summary tables relating to key themes and studies are presented by a number of contributors. . .' -- Paul Westhead, International Small Business Journal `This is a formidable and weighty tome. . . More important than sheer quantity is consideration of the quality, and here the broad spread yet eclectic choice of the research papers is most enlightening. The contributing authors have collectively condensed much of the knowledge garnered from the past five years of this global field into one handy sourcebook. . . The end result is, indeed, a fresh recognition, if recognition still needs to be made, of the major importance of this new global growth phenomenon of international entrepreneurship.' -- Mark Haydon, International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation `The Handbook is a nearly comprehensive reference work to the field that will be useful to scholars new to the area as well as those already engaged in it. . . I was impressed by the diversity of the authors. . . The Handbook is an excellent broad reference to the field.' -- Ben Oviatt, Journal of International Business Studies `Over the last few years there has been an increased interest in research on the internationalization of new ventures and the global challenges facing growing young businesses. The Handbook of Research on International Entrepreneurship has collected and synthesized the contributions of leading researchers in an effort to define and categorize the unique contributions and state-of-the-art of this emerging field. It provides a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary treatment that advances the frontiers of knowledge regarding the fundamental concepts, methods, and theories of international entrepreneurship. The Handbook should serve as both an authoritative and comprehensive reference work for researchers, and a state-of-the-art compilation of new insights for educational leaders.' -- Ari Ginsberg, New York University Stern School of Business, US `Entrepreneurship and international business have remained separate subjects for far too long. The study of international entrepreneurship thrives on the cross-fertilisation of ideas between these fields. It is one of the most dynamic research areas in economics and management. The contributors to this Handbook are the pioneers in the field, and this volume provides a definitive survey of their work.' -- Mark Casson, University of Reading, UK `These notable researchers share a common dedication to rigorous methodologies and vigorous research. Together in this volume, the researchers have assembled and presented a cross-section of tested methods, and innovative approaches. These contributions are an inspiration to younger researchers, and this bids fair to set the tone, and level of intellectual rigour and vigour for future research in the emerging field of international entrepreneurship.' -- From the preface by Bob Kirk, University of Canterbury, New Zealand

About this edition

• Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 184376069X
• ISBN 13: 9781843760696
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 864
• Editor: Dana Léo-Paul