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Socially Responsible Investment in the 21st Century: Does it Make a Difference for Society?
Celine Louche (Ed.)
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Hardback. Does Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) affect society in the 21st century? This book explores various facets of SRI to address its potential and limits to create societal change. Little research has been undertaken on the societal impacts of SRI. With this book we contribute to this debate, pushing the boundaries of SRI even further. Series: Critical Studies on Corporate Responsibility, Governance and Sustainability. Num Pages: 328 pages. BIC Classification: 3JM; KJG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 162 x 235 x 30. Weight in Grams: 630.
The history of modern Socially Responsible Investment began with the Apartheid crisis in South Africa in the 1970s. When asked if divestment played a role in ending South African Apartheid, Nelson Mandela answered "undoubtedly". But what about SRI in the 21st century, does it make a difference for society? The first part of this book explores the innovative approach of socially responsible investors in building engagement approaches, mobilizing networks, developing new products, and proposing alternative models showing the potential to create change. The second part interrogates the limits of SRI in making a difference. It questions the potential of SRI ... Read more
The history of modern Socially Responsible Investment began with the Apartheid crisis in South Africa in the 1970s. When asked if divestment played a role in ending South African Apartheid, Nelson Mandela answered "undoubtedly". But what about SRI in the 21st century, does it make a difference for society? The first part of this book explores the innovative approach of socially responsible investors in building engagement approaches, mobilizing networks, developing new products, and proposing alternative models showing the potential to create change. The second part interrogates the limits of SRI in making a difference. It questions the potential of SRI ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited
Condition
New
Series
Critical Studies on Corporate Responsibility, Governance and Sustainability
Number of Pages
328
Place of Publication
Bingley, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781783504671
SKU
V9781783504671
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