Embodiment of Change: Comprehension, Traction and Impact?

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Embodiment of Change: Comprehension, Traction and Impact? (Non-Kairos references)

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Bornstein, David.  How to Change the World: social entrepreneurs and the power of new ideas. Oxford University Press, 2007.

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Waterman, Peter.  World Social Forum: the secret of fire. 2003. [text]