Entrepreneurship and Reflexivity

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"This is a great edited book on entrepreneurship and reflexivity that takes a novel and original approach to developing new theory and practice on the global south. Each chapter takes a different perspective about how reflexivity is evident in entrepreneurial thinking. I highly recommend this book.” Vanessa Ratten, La Trobe University, Australia  This book focuses on reflexivity as applied to entrepreneurship in the countries of the Global South. Specifically, reflexivity represents a sociological notion designed to explain the structures of human beliefs; however, its usefulness in business and entrepreneurial frameworks is the gap that must be filled.  The text considers the fact that entrepreneurs in the Global South benefit from distinctive and diverse institutional peculiarities, in contrast to the nations of the Northern Hemisphere. Strongly influenced by historical, political, cultural, and economic factors, these factors have historical roots manifested in the role of government, the collaboration between companies and universities, the development of cultural heritage, and ethical values.  In providing an overview of entrepreneurship that is divergent from the traditional Western approaches, this work offers new, more holistic perspectives that consider subjective, contextual, and social factors to understand the complexity inherent to entrepreneurship to analyze the realities of the Global South, therefore expanding the knowledge and opportunities that lie ahead. It will generate debate among researchers about how reflexivity can be effectively incorporated into the region’s entrepreneurial endeavors and public policies to optimize its social and economic contributions.   Oscar Javier Montiel Méndez is Professor at the Administrative Sciences Department, Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez, México.  Rosa Azalea Canales García is Professor at the Faculty of Economics, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México.  Anel Flores Novelo is Professor at the Faculty of Accounting and Administration, Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, México.  R. Duncan M. Pelly is Cal Turner Endowed Chair of Business, Fisk University, USA.

This book focuses on reflexivity as applied to entrepreneurship in the countries of the Global South. Specifically, reflexivity represents a sociological notion designed to explain the structures of human beliefs; however, its usefulness in business and entrepreneurial frameworks is the gap that must be filled. 

The text considers the fact that entrepreneurs in the Global South benefit from distinctive and diverse institutional peculiarities, in contrast to the nations of the Northern Hemisphere. Strongly influenced by historical, political, cultural, and economic factors, these factors have historical roots manifested in the role of government, the collaboration between companies and universities, the development of cultural heritage, and ethical values. 

In providing an overview of entrepreneurship that is divergent from the traditional Western approaches, this work offers new, more holistic perspectives that consider subjective, contextual, and social factors to understand the complexity inherent to entrepreneurship to analyze the realities of the Global South, therefore expanding the knowledge and opportunities that lie ahead. It will generate debate among researchers about how reflexivity can be effectively incorporated into the region’s entrepreneurial endeavors and public policies to optimize its social and economic contributions. 

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Oscar Javier Montiel Méndez

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ethnic entrepreneurship female entrepreneurship institutional theory dark side of entrepreneurship migration and entrepreneurship qualitative approaches sustainable development innovation social entrepreneurship economic inequality institutional barriers indigenous entrepreneurship governance and entrepreneurial ecosystems

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“Entrepreneurship and Reflexivity: Critical Visions from the Global South' is a scholarly work offering relevant and noteworthy insights. The book encompasses gender, innovation, informality, and entrepreneurial action in different scenarios of the Global South. It promotes under-represented perspectives and offers strong reflective insights concerning how local histories, institutional challenges, and identity affect entrepreneurship. The chapters have been lucidly written. It offers broad and intersectional perspectives on multiple topics, from AI-driven innovation to social capital, rural resilience, and migrant returnees. The book is a valuable resource for scholars, legislators, and educators and is dedicated to inclusive interpretations of entrepreneurship that go beyond the Western worldview. The timely release of this book is highly relevant. The book is a must-read.” (Vimal Babu, Associate Professor & Area Chair: HRM & OB area, Paari School of Business, Dept. of Management, SRM University, India)

“This is a great edited book on entrepreneurship and reflexivity that takes a novel and original approach to developing new theory and practice on the global south. Each chapter takes a different perspective about how reflexivity is evident in entrepreneurial thinking. I highly recommend this book.” (Vanessa Ratten, La Trobe University, Australia)

“Entrepreneurship and Reflexivity: Critical Visions from the Global South is a vital contribution to know about entrepreneurship. This book challenges conventional narratives by integrating reflexivity, creativity, and critical perspectives on topics like digital entrepreneurship, AI, frugal innovation, and sustainability. Through diverse perspectives —from the south global to Palestine—it reveals entrepreneurship from different cultural approaches. Its focus on gender, precarity, and resistance offers fresh insights into the lived experiences of entrepreneurs in the Global South. A must-read for scholars, policymakers, and all the people committed to a more inclusive and nuanced understanding of entrepreneurial dynamics worldwide.” (Wileidys Artigas, Universidad del Zulia, Venezuela y Universidade Óscar Ribas, Angola)

“The book ‘Entrepreneurship and Reflexivity: Critical Visions from the Global South’ is a thought-provoking epistle offering a Southern Hemisphere-oriented perspective on the nexus between entrepreneurship and reflexivity. The Global South is not only rich but also unique in terms of its history, geography, language, religion, social fabric, norms, values, symbols, diversity, and other aspects. Accordingly, the book is exceptional in the sense that it is the first of its kind to showcase such an important but rarely studied connection. The chapters in the book showcase theory and practice intertwined in entrepreneurship and reflexivity like a double helix in molecular biology. Surely, reflexivity plays a significant role in entrepreneurship in the Global South. The book is a work of genius that any sensible scholar, researcher, student or decision maker must read. I endorse the book.” (Prof. Charles Makanyeza, Pro Vice-Chancellor — Academic Affairs, Research and ovation, International University of Management, Windhoek, Namibia)

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