Imperial College Press Entrepreneurship in Western Europe: A Contextual Perspective

Review Leo Paul Dana has produced a concise and introductory collection of facts from 21 economies. The book allows the reader to decide the level of interests for details, it offers many details as well as the sources for independent research and deepening of the concepts. I strongly recommend this book as useful research and teaching tool, not only in entrepreneurship, but for business and management studies at large. --Dr Andrea Caputo, Senior Lecturer in Strategy, Lincoln International Business School, University of LincolnThe book represents a state-of-the-art portrait of entrepreneurship and small business issues and beside theoretical background, is richly illustrated that is very likely to offer a brighter view of these fields from the perspective of European countries. --Associate Professor Veland Ramadani, South-East European University, Tetovo, MacedoniaThe bottom-up methodological approach is the most fascinating aspect of the book and it makes the reading really pleasant, also for the ones who do not have an economic and managerial background. This book will surely offer an excellent foundation for all those who are interested in an in-depth study of the topic of entrepreneurship in western Europe (researchers, businessmen, managers and politicians) and also to analyse the peculiarities of the business models of the single nations, but also of the specific territorial areas. The writing style, poetical and engaging, will add to the pleasure of reading about themes that are generally presented inadequately to readers coming from different backgrounds. --Filippo Vitolla and Michele Rubino, Lum University, Casamassima, Italy Product Description This book is ideal for an undergraduate classroom as an introduction to western European entrepreneurship. However, it would also be valuable as a foundation for graduate study, for firms seeking to expand into western Europe, and for policymakers wishing to learn from the European example. The historical and cultural outlines, along with the captivating photography, also appeal to anyone interested in furthering their general knowledge of the region. ‐ International Business JournalThe content and purpose are presented very clearly in the Introduction. In addition, the author provides an overview account of the definitions of entrepreneurship as used over the course of time by different subject specialists, highlighting how the definition and understanding of what entrepreneurship is depends on one s cultural, ethnic and disciplinary backgrounds as well as changing over time. The combination of the author s writing style and clarity of expression, the use of examples and photographs, and the pan-European perspective, make this book appealing to a wide group of readers, including social scientists who study policy and social reform, human geographers, and business and marketing practitioners and scholars. ‐ Int. J. of Entrepreneurship and Small BusinessEntrepreneurship in Western Europe: A Contextual Perspective looks to explain how different local cultural and historical contexts can yield radically different entrepreneurial scenarios in a heterogenous Europe. Over 20 countries are examined providing a comprehensive history of the evolution of entrepreneurship across western Europe. The book concludes with a look at the future implications of current policies on entrepreneurship and of symbiosis in western Europe. Richly illustrated, this book is perfect for undergraduate students or anyone with an interest in the business practices, economics or public policy of Europe. From the Back Cover Entrepreneurship in Western Europe: A Contextual Perspective looks to explain how different local contexts can yield radically different entrepreneurial scenarios across Europe. Over 20 countries are examined in detail, with a comprehensive history of the evolution of entrepreneurship in these countries and across Europe. The book concludes with a look at the futur