Entrepreneurship and the Dynamics of Contexts - (International Studies in Small Business and Entrepreneurship Research) (Hardcover)

About the Book

Entrepreneurship and the Dynamics of Contexts: Contemporary Issues and Challenges aims to expand the discourse on entrepreneurship-context, with the goal of probing conventional knowledge.

Book Synopsis

Entrepreneurship and the Dynamics of Contexts: Contemporary Issues and Challenges aims to expand the discourse on entrepreneurship-context, with the goal of probing conventional knowledge. Recent efforts in contextualising entrepreneurship research have predominantly concentrated on the 'where.' While these studies have contributed significantly to scholarly discussions by sharing findings across geographical divides, it is evident that the 'when' and 'how' of contextualised entrepreneurship versions remain under-theorised and underexplored.

The book aims to make two central points. The first point involves distinguishing between current assumptions and new findings and determining whether existing assumptions can be sustained or if new knowledge needs to be established. The second point emphasises the necessity of sharpening insights by balancing theories and concepts about contexts. This collection aims to contribute to a significant widening of the field.

The International Studies in Small Business and Entrepreneurship Research Series opens a new chapter, as it seeks to advance discussions that consolidate conventional knowledge. The purpose of this initiative is to invite new reflections on the nature of entrepreneurship and small business across contexts. The collections in this series aim to improve the theoretical rigour and practical relevance of the field. The emphasis is to advance contemporary contributions that matter for small business and entrepreneurship, directing us to underexplored and under-theorised contexts.

Review Quotes

This book offers a rich and nuanced exploration of entrepreneurship as a deeply contextual process. It brings together voices from different regions and disciplines, making it a valuable resource for educators, researchers, and policymakers alike. It is insightful, engaging, and grounded in the realities of practice and sets a new standard for thinking about entrepreneurship.

This is a timely and thought-provoking volume that brings fresh insight into how context shapes, and is shaped by, entrepreneurial activity. The editors have done a remarkable job of curating contributions that are both academically rigorous and deeply relevant to real-world challenges. A must-read for scholars, practitioners, and anyone interested in the broader forces that influence entrepreneurship.

About the Author

Ibiyemi Omeihe is an Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of the West of Scotland.

Kingsley Obi Omeihe is an Associate Professor at the University of the West of Scotland.

Alan Murrayis an Associate of Entrepreneurship at the University of the West of Scotland.