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1. Introduction

Authors : S. Aqeel Tirmizi, John D. Vogelsang

Published in: Leading and Managing in the Social Sector

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

The social sector is currently in a vibrant, dynamic, and exciting stage. The sector’s role and relevance to advancing human dignity and social justice is greater than ever. This introduction explores: What is unique about the sector? Why use the term social sector? and What are some of the challenges for the social sector?

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Title: Introduction
Authors: S. Aqeel Tirmizi
John D. Vogelsang
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Book: Leading and Managing in the Social Sector
Print ISBN: 978-3-319-47044-3

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-319-47045-0

Copyright Year: 2017
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-47045-0_1