Every reindeer herder in Finland belongs to one of 56 co-operatives, each known as a <italic>paliskunta</italic>. In addition, some reindeer owners herd using the folkloric <italic>siida</italic> model of co-operation. Content analysis of interviews conducted with reindeer herders -- referred to as reindeer husbandry...

Migration network theory addresses the cumulative causation of migration as a result of reduced social, economic, and emotional costs of migration pursuant to the formation of migration networks. Because it introduces a sociological dimension, network theory improves the mechanical and...

Proclamations of the death of Los Angeles' growth machine are premature. These proclamations overlook the growing role of immigrant Korean and Chinese entrepreneurs in regional property development. Since 1970, Korean and Chinese entrepreneurs have seriously restructured Los Angeles' morphology,...

In reaction to current emphasis upon internal, supply-side causes, some entrepreneurship researchers have recommended a balancing stress upon the neglected demand-side. Thus, Waldinger, Ward and Aldrich (1985, p. 589) observe that a "common objection to cultural analysis" is its lack of...

In this, the second volume of the Handbook of Research in Entrepreneurship Education, leading international scholars highlight the unique characteristics and rich variety of research in entrepreneurship education. They adopt several different perspectives, focusing on key issues and significant...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to add to the understanding of Maori perspectives pertaining to the economic application of New Zealand's flora and fauna. Design/methodology/approach – The body of literature consulted was a combination of works written about Rongoa Maori (Maori...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to add to the understanding of Maori perspectives pertaining to the economic application of New Zealand's flora and fauna. Design/methodology/approach – The body of literature consulted was a combination of works written about Rongoa Maori (Maori...

Lester Lloyd-Reason and Leigh Sear bring together leading researchers and thinkers in this critical guide to the ongoing, worldwide research shaping the role played by SMEs within today’s global economy. The expert contributors contend that the past twenty years have seen an explosion in...

The tourism potential of rural areas represents a source of opportunities for entrepreneurship that can enhance regional development. The impact of tourism is, however, complex, representing a combination of benefits and costs. Despite the necessity to evaluate and understand in depth the...

The contributors to this collection provide a wealth of new analyses of both traditional and emerging aspects of entrepreneurship, from a variety of national perspectives and from a variety of disciplines. Globalization has begun to dismantle the barriers that traditionally segregated local...