Selling Social

"""A Canadian first on the challenges and opportunities of social procurement. Selling Social is a must-read for scholars, leaders of social enterprises and non-profits, and policymakers who seek to create greater social value using the power of purchasing. Its sensitive and practical treatment of social procurement is a fitting tribute to the legacy of Jack Quarter who was instrumental in advancing the study of social enterprise and social accountability and who mentored so many emerging scholars.""--Susan Phillips, Professor of Public Policy and Administration, Carleton University ""Selling Social continues the long legacy of social economy research and knowledge mobilization spearheaded by the late and much-missed Jack Quarter. In this book, the editors bring together a commendable and collaborative case study project on how Canada's social enterprises sell social value. This book does an outstanding job of documenting and assessing the state of social procurement and social purchasing as part of Canada's vibrant social economy. This is a must-read for policymakers, researchers, teachers, and students desiring to know more about and broaden inclusive forms of economic practice.""--Marcelo Vieta, Associate Professor in the Program in Adult Education and Community Development Program and Director of the Centre for Learning, Social Economy & Work, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto"