<i>’This stimulating volume positions social engagement as the fourth mission of the university and calls for a “bottom-up” approach to responsibility for the public good. Arguing for a new model of engagement based on academic commitment and leadership, this book makes an enormous contribution to our understanding of social responsibility, both for academics and academic institutions.’</i>

- - Glen A. Jones, University of Toronto, Canada,

<i>’This book is a valuable and timely contribution of two eminent scholars of organizations and their interface with society to the debates and concerns about the evolving role of universities in modern society. The authors produced a comprehensive analysis of this development with thought provoking assessment of future directions. Highly recommended.’</i>

- - Hanoch Gutfreund, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel,

<i>’The effects of social interests on the university are often criticized -- the impact of the university on society less so (though populists try). The authors impressively celebrate university effects in creating immediate social change, with striking concrete examples. They see the university as leading, not only following, modern social patterns.’</i>

- - John W. Meyer, Stanford University, US,