Spontaneous Venturing: An Entrepreneurial Approach to Alleviating Suffering in the Aftermath of a Disaster...

— —

Dean A. Shepherd (Ray and Milann Siegfried Professor of Entrepreneurship, University of Notre Dame) Trenton A. Williams (Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship, Syracuse University)

Spontaneous Venturing

An Entrepreneurial Approach to Alleviating Suffering in the Aftermath of a Disaster

Dean A. Shepherd (Ray and Milann Siegfried Professor of Entrepreneurship, University of Notre Dame), Trenton A. Williams (Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship, Syracuse University)

$69.99

Paperback

Not in-store but you can order this
How long will it take?

Availability Information

We source books from suppliers in Australia and overseas. For books we don't currently have in stock, the time it takes to get them from our suppliers can vary widely - from a few days to a few months - so we check each book with each supplier to determine the expected time it will take to be supplied to us.

We then advise you accordingly. If the time taken to get any book is too long for you, you can let us know and we will cancel or adjust your order, and refund as required.

To find out the anticipated arrival time for specific items prior to ordering, please contact us by phone or email:

Phone +61 2 9264 3111, or 1800 4 BOOKS (1800 4 26657) if outside Sydney:
option 1 Abbey's Bookshop (Crime, History, Science, Kids & more) • info@abbeys.com.au
option 2 Language Book Centre (ESL & Foreign Languages) • language@abbeys.com.au
option 3 Galaxy Bookshop (Sci-fi, Fantasy, Romance, Graphic Novels) • sf@galaxybooks.com.au

QTY:

English

MIT Press
01 November 2022

Aid & relief programmes; Entrepreneurship

Identifying a new approach to disaster response- spontaneous, compassionate, and impromptu actions to alleviate suffering.

Identifying a new approach to disaster response- spontaneous, compassionate, and impromptu actions to alleviate suffering.

In Spontaneous Venturing, Dean Shepherd and Trenton Williams identify and describe a new approach for responding to disaster and suffering- the local organizing of spontaneous, compassionate, and impromptu actions-the rapid emergence of a compassionate venture. This approach, termed by the authors ""spontaneous venturing,"" can be more effective than the traditional ""command-and-control"" methods of large disaster relief organizations. It can customize and target resources and deliver them quickly, helping victims almost immediately. For example, during the catastrophic 2009 bushfires in Victoria, Australia-the focal disaster for the book-residents organized an impromptu relief center that collected and distributed urgently needed goods without red tape. Special bonds and friendships formed among the volunteers and victims; some were both volunteer and victim. Many victims were able to mobilize resources despite considerable personal losses.

Shepherd and Williams describe the lasting impact of disaster and tell the stories of Victoria residents who organized in the aftermath of the bushfires. They consider the limitations of traditional disaster relief efforts and explain that when victims take action to help others, they develop behavioral, emotional, and assumptive resilience; venturing leads to social interaction, community connections, and other positive outcomes. Finally, they explore spontaneous venturing in a less-developed country, investigating the activities of Haitians after the devastating 2010 earthquake. The lesson for communities hit by disaster- find opportunities for compassionate action.

By: Dean A. Shepherd (Ray and Milann Siegfried Professor of Entrepreneurship University of Notre Dame), Trenton A. Williams (Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship, Syracuse University)
Imprint: MIT Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
Weight: 369g
ISBN: 9780262546768
ISBN 10: 0262546760
Pages: 248
Publication Date: 01 November 2022
Recommended Age: From 18 years
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dean A. Shepherd is Ray and Milann Siegfried Professor of Entrepreneurship in the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame. Trenton A. Williams is Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship in the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University.