Book review: Local social innovation to combat poverty and exclusion. A critical appraisal

Abstract

Based on more than thirty case studies in eight different countries, this book explores the governance dynamics of local social innovations in the field of poverty reduction, illustrating how different governance dynamics and welfare mixes enable or hinder poverty reduction strategies. Front cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; List of tables; Notes on contributors; Foreword: Social innovation as a school for democracy; 1. Governing local social innovations against poverty across Europe; 2. The historical trajectory of social innovation in the European Union; 3. On elephants, butterflies and lions: social protection, innovation and investment; 4. Modalities of governing the welfare mix; 5. The multi-scalar puzzle of social innovation; 6. Contradictory dynamics of empowerment in social innovation initiatives; 7. Negotiating diversity and equality 8. Knowledge for social innovation9. Consolidating social innovation; 10. Conclusion: local social innovation and welfare reform; Appendix; Index; Back cover