There's a lot going wrong in the world: climate change, war, inequality, divisive politics. It can be hard to see a way out of the issues we face. But social entrepreneurs across the world are addressing these big problems in innovative ways: The New Ism seeks to build their innovations into the fabric of modern society, creating a new, more sustainable and inclusive global system. Social Entrepreneurship, the first book of a series on how society can learn from social innovators, authors Mel Young and Alexandra Matthews demystify what it means to be a social entrepreneur and explore how their work could help us all to create a sustainable, inclusive world where humans live within the means of the planet and all life can thrive. Through their podcast interviewing social innovators and disruptors, and Mel's experience as a leading social entrepreneur himself, they have a unique vantage point on what could be the key to a brighter future. AUTHORS: Mel Young is a social entrepreneur and founder of several successful social enterprises including the Homeless World Cup, which uses football to inspire people who are homeless to transform their own lives; more than a million people have been positively impacted. He has won several awards and is the author of two books. Alexandra Matthew's background is in writing and marketing; she also worked at Ashoka UK, a network of leading social innovators, where Mel is a Fellow. Together, they have created The New Ism, a discussion forum with a huge ambition: to create a new, more inclusive and sustainable global system that brings together the efforts of social innovators across the world. SELLING POINTSL . Visions of a new world ? a new, inclusive ecosystem with innovator's, creatives and ground-breaking entrepreneurs . A new five- year book series which offers insights and solutions to tackle a troubled and broken world . Written by an expert and legendary social entrepreneur and an up-and-coming millennial voice with respective accolades in their fields . A re-examination of modern society and its social systems, with a view to improve the economy and the conditions of its people . A fascinating book on the future of business, and it's social and ethical responsibilities
