Corporate Social Responsibility

by Andrew Crane (Editor), Dirk Matten (Editor), Laura Spence (Editor)

As a relatively young subject matter, corporate social responsibility has unsurprisingly developed and evolved in numerous ways since the first edition of this textbook was published. Retaining the features which made the first edition a top selling text in the field, the new edition continues to be the only textbook available which provides a ready-made, enhanced course pack for CSR classes. Authoritative editor introductions provide accessible entry points to the subjects covered - an approach which is particularly suited to advanced undergraduate and postgraduate teaching that emphasises a research-led approach. New case studies are integrated throughout the text to enable students to think and analyze the subject from every angle. The entire textbook reflects the global nature of CSR as a discipline and further pedagogical features include chapter learning outcomes; study questions; ‘challenges for practice’ boxes and additional ‘further reading’ features at the end of each chapter. This highly rated textbook now also benefits from a regularly updated companion website which features a brand new 'CSR Case Club' presenting students and lecturers with further case suggestions with which to enhance learning; lecture slides; updates from the popular Crane and Matten blog, links to further reading and career sites, YouTube clips and suggested answers to study questions. An Ivey CaseMate has also been created for this book at

Genres: Business

616 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 2007

Reviews

[Olivia Simmonds · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was one of my assigned readings for the corporate social responsibility module at university. It gives a very basic overview of different elements of CSR then a few essays that relate to that element. I would have liked to see more in-depth writing on the elements, then relating that knowledge to the essays. However, as the title suggests the book is more focused on the readings and cases related to CSR. If you already know CSR well you would quite likely know the readings and key people it includes. Overall, I am confused who this book is aimed towards, people who are learning about CSR or people who are experts of CSR.

[Rachel Maldonado · Rating 3 out of 5]

Difficult to read. The notion of chapters in this book is misleading since the book is essentially a compilation of scholarly essays on the topic. Worthy topic of discussion, though.