Skip to content

Building Social Business: The New Kind of Capitalism That Serves Humanity's Most
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Building Social Business: The New Kind of Capitalism That Serves Humanity's Most Pressing Needs Paperback - 2011

by Muhammad Yunus

Yunus, the practical visionary who pioneered microcredit and, with his Grameen Bank, won the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize, has developed a new dimension for capitalism which he calls "social business." In this text, he shows how social business can be put into practice and explains why it holds the potential to redeem the failed promise of free-market enterprise.


From the publisher

The Nobel Peace Prize winner and bestselling author shows how entrepreneurial spirit and business smarts can be harnessed to create sustainable businesses that can solve the world's biggest problems. Muhammad Yunus, the practical visionary who pioneered microcredit and, with his Grameen Bank, won the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize, has developed a new dimension for capitalism which he calls social business. The social business model has been adopted by corporations, entrepreneurs, and social activists across the globe. Its goal is to create self-supporting, viable commercial enterprises that generate economic growth as they produce goods and services to fulfill human needs. In Building Social Business, Yunus shows how social business can be put into practice and explains why it holds the potential to redeem the failed promise of free-market enterprise.

Details

  • Title Building Social Business: The New Kind of Capitalism That Serves Humanity's Most Pressing Needs
  • Author Muhammad Yunus
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Reprint
  • Pages 256
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher PublicAffairs, New York
  • Date 2011-05
  • ISBN 9781586489564 / 1586489569
  • Weight 0.57 lbs (0.26 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.25 x 5.56 x 0.67 in (20.96 x 14.12 x 1.70 cm)
  • Library of Congress subjects Social entrepreneurship, Social responsibility of business
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2010002857
  • Dewey Decimal Code 658.407

About the author

Muhammad Yunus is the founder of Grameen Bank and more than fifty other companies in Bangladesh. He is widely known as both the father of microcredit and of the social business movement. In 2006, Professor Yunus and Grameen Bank were jointly awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. He is one of only seven individuals to have received the Nobel Peace Prize, the United States Presidential Medal of Freedom, and the United States Congressional Gold Medal. Yunus is the recipient of fifty-five honorary degrees from universities in twenty countries, and has received 112 awards from twenty-six countries, including state honors from ten countries.
Back to Top

More Copies for Sale

Building Social Business: The New Kind of Capitalism that Serves Humanity's Most Pressing Needs
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Building Social Business: The New Kind of Capitalism that Serves Humanity's Most Pressing Needs

by Yunus, Muhammad

  • Used
  • good
  • Paperback
Condition
Used - Good
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9781586489564 / 1586489569
Quantity Available
1
Seller
HILLSIDE, New Jersey, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$1.50
$3.00 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
PublicAffairs, 5/10/2011 12:00:01 A. paperback. Good. 0.7480 in x 8.1496 in x 5.5118 in. Bumps on corners*
Item Price
$1.50
$3.00 shipping to USA
Building Social Business: The New Kind of Capitalism that Serves Humanity's Most Pressing Needs
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Building Social Business: The New Kind of Capitalism that Serves Humanity's Most Pressing Needs

by Yunus, Muhammad

  • Used
  • Acceptable
Condition
Used - Acceptable
Edition
Reprint
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9781586489564 / 1586489569
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$3.93
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
PublicAffairs. Reprint. Acceptable. Acceptable. Ship within 24hrs. Satisfaction 100% guaranteed. APO/FPO addresses supported
Item Price
$3.93
FREE shipping to USA
Building Social Business: The New Kind of Capitalism that Serves Humanity's Most Pressing Needs
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Building Social Business: The New Kind of Capitalism that Serves Humanity's Most Pressing Needs

by Yunus, Muhammad

  • Used
Condition
Used - Good
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9781586489564 / 1586489569
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Frederick, Maryland, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$4.00
$3.99 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
PublicAffairs. Used - Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
Item Price
$4.00
$3.99 shipping to USA
Building Social Business: The New Kind of Capitalism that Serves Humanity's Most Pressing Needs
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Building Social Business: The New Kind of Capitalism that Serves Humanity's Most Pressing Needs

by Yunus, Muhammad

  • Used
  • Acceptable
  • Paperback
Condition
Used - Acceptable
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9781586489564 / 1586489569
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Kingwood, Texas, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$5.15
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
PublicAffairs, 2011-05-10. paperback. Acceptable. 5x0x8.
Item Price
$5.15
FREE shipping to USA
Building Social Business : The New Kind of Capitalism That Serves Humanity's Most Pressing Needs

Building Social Business : The New Kind of Capitalism That Serves Humanity's Most Pressing Needs

by Muhammad Yunus

  • Used
  • good
  • Paperback
Condition
Used - Good
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9781586489564 / 1586489569
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Seattle, Washington, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$6.08
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
PublicAffairs, 2011. Paperback. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Item Price
$6.08
FREE shipping to USA
Building Social Business: The New Kind of Capitalism That Serves Humanity's Most Pressing Needs

Building Social Business: The New Kind of Capitalism That Serves Humanity's Most Pressing Needs

by Yunus, Muhammad

  • Used
  • very good
  • Paperback
Condition
Used - Very Good
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9781586489564 / 1586489569
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Seattle, Washington, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$6.08
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
PublicAffairs, 2011. Paperback. Very Good. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Item Price
$6.08
FREE shipping to USA
Building Social Business : The New Kind of Capitalism That Serves Humanity's Most Pressing Needs
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Building Social Business : The New Kind of Capitalism That Serves Humanity's Most Pressing Needs

by Yunus, Muhammad

  • Used
Condition
Used - Good
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9781586489564 / 1586489569
Quantity Available
3
Seller
Mishawaka, Indiana, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$7.09
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
PublicAffairs. Used - Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
Item Price
$7.09
FREE shipping to USA
Building Social Business : The New Kind of Capitalism That Serves Humanity's Most Pressing Needs
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Building Social Business : The New Kind of Capitalism That Serves Humanity's Most Pressing Needs

by Yunus, Muhammad

  • Used
Condition
Used - Good
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9781586489564 / 1586489569
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Mishawaka, Indiana, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$7.09
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
PublicAffairs. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
Item Price
$7.09
FREE shipping to USA
Building Social Business: The New Kind of Capitalism that Serves Humanity's Most Pressing Needs
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Building Social Business: The New Kind of Capitalism that Serves Humanity's Most Pressing Needs

by Yunus, Muhammad

  • Used
  • Paperback
Condition
Used: Good
Edition
Reprint
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9781586489564 / 1586489569
Quantity Available
1
Seller
HOUSTON, Texas, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$8.21
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
PublicAffairs, 2011-05-10. Reprint. paperback. Used: Good.
Item Price
$8.21
FREE shipping to USA
Building Social Business: The New Kind of Capitalism that Serves Humanity's Most Pressing Needs
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Building Social Business: The New Kind of Capitalism that Serves Humanity's Most Pressing Needs

by Muhammad Yunus

  • Used
  • Paperback
Condition
Used - Good Condition
Edition
[ Edition: Reprint ]
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9781586489564 / 1586489569
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Blacksburg, Virginia, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$12.17
$4.25 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
[ Edition: Reprint ]. Good Condition. [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ][ Ships Daily ] [ Underlining/Highlighting: NONE ] [ Writing: NONE ] Publisher: PublicAffairs Pub Date: 5/10/2011 Binding: Paperback Pages: 256
Item Price
$12.17
$4.25 shipping to USA