{"product_id":"the-new-humanitarians-3-volumes-inspiration-innovations-and-blueprints-for-visionaries-social-and-psychological-issues-challenges-and-solutions","title":"The New Humanitarians [3 Volumes]: Inspiration, Innovations, and Blueprints for Visionaries (Social and Psychological Issues: Challenges and Solutions)","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommendation Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Stout's stories of social innovators in \"The New Humanitarians\" are inspiring and instructive--helpful to anyone who wants to participate in building a better world.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommendation Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"The \"New Humanitarians\" covers an eclectic list of organizations; each chapter is different, well written, interesting and a great inspiration.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommendation Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"All of us aspire to someday make a real difference in the world. Yet, caught up in our own day-to-day personal crises and seemingly pressing obligations, very few of us ever fulfill this important human dream. Chris Stout is a world class humanitarian who has taken the time to vividly explore the inside world of those who have succeeded. Perhaps with this new appreciation for how to succeed, more of us will eventually fulfill our own personal quest to make the world just a little bit better.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommendation Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Einstein taught us all that today's problems cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them. The convergence of a more socially conscious business community on one hand and a more entrepreneurially driven philanthropic community on the other is perhaps the greatest source of inspiration as we chart the course ahead in these interesting but yet challenging times. I have followed Dr Stout's work for several years and his passion and knowledge of the new humanitarians is as inspiring as it is important. His book is an important guide for anyone that wants to understand the emerging rules of a more humane version of entrepreneurship.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommendation Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The \"New Humanitarians\" covers an eclectic list of organizations; each chapter is different, well written, interesting and a great inspiration.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommendation Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Chris E. Stout is a humanitarian's humanitarian and his fingerprints are all over the projects everywhere in the world that have to do with the relief of human misery and the enhancement of human health and dignity. This new work by Professor Stout epitomizes and is a remarkable capstone to a sturdy spate of weighty works that he has published over the last decade, related to the psychology of terrorism and international conflict.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommendation Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Chris Stout has given us a glimpse into the genius, motivation, toil, frustration, and success of founding-and sustaining-humanitarian organizations in today's complex world. From the best-known to the unknown, and from the practical to the political, Chris Stout goes to the source to learn how and why 40 of these organizations were formed, how war, disease, poverty, or simply neglect created the desperate needs they fill, how these organizations serve their constituents in locations that are almost always remote and dangerous, what works, and what doesn't. These are 40 different and separate organizations, each with a founder and leader with a different vision and managerial style, but they are all driven by one goal, and that is to serve disadvantaged populations with whom they have nothing in common but their humanity.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommendation Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Poverty takes many forms, from lack of health care and the most basic education, to vulnerability to the abuse of others. Where governments and multilateral agencies are falling short, concerned individuals have been racing forward with creative solutions like white blood cells addressing infections. This is one of the most powerful movements at work in the world today and Chris Stout is shining a bright light on their critically important work.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommendation Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This three-volume work is a significant contribution to the commemoration of the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Chris Stout and these humanitarians have dedicated themselves to global social responsibility to make a difference that counts in medical care, education, sustainable development, and social justice. Their visionary, innovative and diligent work in these various areas is educational and truly inspirational.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommendation Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Stout's stories of social innovators in \"The New Humanitarians\" are inspiring and instructive--helpful to anyone who wants to participate in building a better world.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommendation Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Chris Stout is one of those rare idealists who puts his values into practice. During my years as chief executive officer of the American Psychological Association, I had many occasions to talk with Chris about his humanitarian activities, and I have always come away astonished at the energy and commitment he has devoted to the causes he believes in. The three volumes of \"The New Humanitarians\" demonstrate that there are other social entrepreneurs who, like Chris, are making a difference in the world.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommendation Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The \"New HumanitarianS\" covers an eclectic list of organizations; each chapter is different, well written, interesting and a great inspiration.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommendation Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The intractable problems of our global community require blended solutions with complementary actions, whereby individuals and organizations fully embrace sustainable development, social entrepreneurship, and cross-cutting, interdisciplinary collaboration. Stout's \"The New Humanitarians\" describes innovative and actionable approaches to building a better world as envisioned and implemented by 40 progressive organizations. The stories are diverse but all share a vision of creativity and passion for finding new ways to approach old problems and create opportunities that alleviate suffering, cultivate human dignity, and effect positive social change.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommendation Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"We learn by our own experiences and by living the experiences of others through stories. We are human because of our connectedness with other humans. What Chris has done in \"The New Humanitarians\" is to capture and share in a compelling way the inspirational stories of people who are making a real difference to others; people who are leading beyond self-interest. Just think if we all did that...\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarc Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncludes bibliographical references and index.;vol. 1. Changing global health inequalities -- vol. 2. Changing education and relief -- vol. 3. Changing sustainable development and social justice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommendation Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Stout's stories of social innovators in \n\u003ci\u003eThe New Humanitarians\u003c\/i\u003e are inspiring and instructive--helpful to anyone who wants to participate in building a better world.\"--David Bornstein, Author, \n\u003ci\u003eHow to Change The World: Social Entrepreneurs and the Power of New Ideas, \u003c\/i\u003e and \n\u003ci\u003eThe Price of a Dream\u003c\/i\u003e, and has written for \n\u003ci\u003eThe Atlantic Monthly, The New York Times, New York Newsday, \u003c\/i\u003e and other major publications.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommendation Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Chris E. Stout is a humanitarian's humanitarian and his fingerprints are all over the projects everywhere in the world that have to do with the relief of human misery and the enhancement of human health and dignity. This new work by Professor Stout epitomizes and is a remarkable capstone to a sturdy spate of weighty works that he has published over the last decade, related to the psychology of terrorism and international conflict.\"--J. Harold Ellens, PhD, Research Scholar, University of Michigan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommendation Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Chris Stout is one of those rare idealists who puts his values into practice. During my years as chief executive officer of the American Psychological Association, I had many occasions to talk with Chris about his humanitarian activities, and I have always come away astonished at the energy and commitment he has devoted to the causes he believes in. The three volumes of \n\u003ci\u003eThe New Humanitarians\u003c\/i\u003e demonstrate that there are other social entrepreneurs who, like Chris, are making a difference in the world.\"--Raymond D. Fowler, Ph.D., Former President and former CEO of the American Psychological Association, Professor Emeritus, University of Alabama\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommendation Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Poverty takes many forms, from lack of health care and the most basic education, to vulnerability to the abuse of others. Where governments and multilateral agencies are falling short, concerned individuals have been racing forward with creative solutions like white blood cells addressing infections. This is one of the most powerful movements at work in the world today and Chris Stout is shining a bright light on their critically important work.\"--Wilford Welch, Author, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Tactics of Hope: How Social Entrepreneurs Are Changing Our World\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommendation Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"This three-volume work is a significant contribution to the commemoration of the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Chris Stout and these humanitarians have dedicated themselves to global social responsibility to make a difference that counts in medical care, education, sustainable development, and social justice. Their visionary, innovative and diligent work in these various areas is educational and truly inspirational.\"--Corann Okorodudu, EdD, Professor of Psychology, Coordinator for Africana Studies, Rowan University\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommendation Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"The intractable problems of our global community require blended solutions with complementary actions, whereby individuals and organizations fully embrace sustainable development, social entrepreneurship, and cross-cutting, interdisciplinary collaboration. Stout's \n\u003ci\u003eThe New Humanitarians\u003c\/i\u003e describes innovative and actionable approaches to building a better world as envisioned and implemented by 40 progressive organizations. The stories are diverse but all share a vision of creativity and passion for finding new ways to approach old problems and create opportunities that alleviate suffering, cultivate human dignity, and effect positive social change.\"--Leigh W. Jerome, Ph.D., President \u0026amp; CEO, The Institute for Triple Helix Innovation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommendation Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"We learn by our own experiences and by living the experiences of others through stories. We are human because of our connectedness with other humans. What Chris has done in \n\u003ci\u003eThe New Humanitarians\u003c\/i\u003e is to capture and share in a compelling way the inspirational stories of people who are making a real difference to others; people who are leading beyond self-interest. Just think if we all did that...\"--Fields Wicker-Miurin, OBE, Co-Founder and Partner, Leaders' Quest\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolume 1 Changing Global Health Inequities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForeword, \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction, \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom an Idea to Action: Medicines Sans Frontiers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnite for Sight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAchieving Social Goals through Business Discipline: Scojo Foundation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSustainable Sciences Institute: Developing Scientific Capacity to Address Public Health Needs Worldwide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstitute for One World Health: Seeking a Cure for Inequity in Access to Medicines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSustainable Transformation of Communities: The Jamkhed Experience \"We Have Done It Ourselves!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternational Center for Equal Healthcare Access: Defeating the developing world's dependence on perpetual western charity in the field of healthcare\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlying Doctors of America\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaring for Torture Survivors: The Marjorie Kovler Center\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearning from Global Catastrophes: A Program of Services Research with Families Impacted by War and Forced Migration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternational Trauma Studies Program\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCenter for Health Intervention and Prevention\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eREMEDY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCenter for Global Initiatives: Science + Service + Education + Policy + Activism\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfterword\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e: Series Afterword\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e: Index\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolume II: Changing Education and Relief\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForeword, \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction, \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBraille Without Borders: Do You Need Vision to be a Visionary?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoom to Read: The Democratization of Literacy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlobal Village Engineers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon Bond Institute: Vision and Journey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Social Work Education in Ethiopia Partnership\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCenter for Urban Pedagogy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEndeavor: High Impact Entrepreneurs, High Impact Change\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eACCION International\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvisible Conflicts: Engage, Educate, Exchange, and Empower\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding Educated Leaders for Life\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHybrid Vigor Institute: Relevant Knowledge, Innovation Solutions and Better Decisions through Collaboration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Voices Together\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeekCorps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfterword\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e: Series Afterword\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e: Index\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolume III Changing Sustainable Development and Social Justice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForeword, \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction, \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWitness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Violence to Agreement: The Community Relations Council in Northern Ireland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmnesty International\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PeaceWorks Foundation: Building Consensus \u0026amp; Mobilizing the Grassroots in Israel and Palestine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNonviolent Peaceforce: A Realistic Choice for the Future\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful Bodyguards - Nonviolent Action in War Zones for the Protection of Human Rights: Lessons from 27 Years with Peace Brigades International\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransforming People. Transforming Policy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSouthern Poverty Law Center\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHuman Rights Campaign\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlobal Security Institute\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSearch for Common Ground \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Project on Justice in Times of Transition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExodus World Service\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternational Institute for Sustainable Development\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfterword\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e: Series Afterword\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e: Index\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChris E. Stout\u003c\/b\u003e, PsyD is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Founding Director of the Center for Global Initiatives. He is also Clinical Professor in the College of Medicine at the University of Illinois, Chicago. He also holds an academic appointment in the Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School, and was a Visiting Professor at Rush University. He served as Non-Governmental Organization Special Representative to the United Nations, and was appointed to the World Economic Forum's Global Leaders of Tomorrow 2000, and was an Invited Faculty at the Annual Meeting in Davos. He was also invited by the Club de Madrid and Safe-Democracy to serve on the Madrid-11 Countering Terrorism Task Force. Stout is a Fellow of three divisions of the American Psychological Association and, in 2004, was the winner of the APA International Humanitarian Award. He was honored in 2006 as recipient of the Illinois Psychological Asociation's Humanitarian Award.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommendation Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"All of us aspire to someday make a real difference in the world. Yet, caught up in our own day-to-day personal crises and seemingly pressing obligations, very few of us ever fulfill this important human dream. Chris Stout is a world class humanitarian who has taken the time to vividly explore the inside world of those who have succeeded. Perhaps with this new appreciation for how to succeed, more of us will eventually fulfill our own personal quest to make the world just a little bit better.\"--Pat DeLeon, Ph.D., M.P.H., JD, Past President of the American Psychological Association\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommendation Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Einstein taught us all that today's problems cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them. The convergence of a more socially conscious business community on one hand and a more entrepreneurially driven philanthropic community on the other is perhaps the greatest source of inspiration as we chart the course ahead in these interesting but yet challenging times. I have followed Dr Stout's work for several years and his passion and knowledge of the new humanitarians is as inspiring as it is important. His book is an important guide for anyone that wants to understand the emerging rules of a more humane version of entrepreneurship.\"--Mats Lederhausen, Founder of BE-CAUSE, one of Crain's Chicago Business' 40 under 40, Chairman of the board for the not-for-profit Business for Social Responsibility\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommendation Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"The \n\u003ci\u003eNew Humanitarians\u003c\/i\u003e covers an eclectic list of organizations; each chapter is different, well written, interesting and a great inspiration.\"--Matthew Cadbury, MS, MBA, Currently Managing Director of Bottle-to-go and former Managing Director of Cadbury Schweppes Plc in India.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommendation Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Chris Stout has given us a glimpse into the genius, motivation, toil, frustration, and success of founding-and sustaining-humanitarian organizations in today's complex world. From the best-known to the unknown, and from the practical to the political, Chris Stout goes to the source to learn how and why 40 of these organizations were formed, how war, disease, poverty, or simply neglect created the desperate needs they fill, how these organizations serve their constituents in locations that are almost always remote and dangerous, what works, and what doesn't. These are 40 different and separate organizations, each with a founder and leader with a different vision and managerial style, but they are all driven by one goal, and that is to serve disadvantaged populations with whom they have nothing in common but their humanity.\"--Harvey Langholtz, Professor, The College of William and Mary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommendation Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of us aspire to someday make a real difference in the world. Yet, caught up in our own day-to-day personal crises and seemingly pressing obligations, very few of us ever fulfill this important human dream. Chris Stout is a world class humanitarian who has taken the time to vividly explore the inside world of those who have succeeded. Perhaps with this new appreciation for how to succeed, more of us will eventually fulfill our own personal quest to make the world just a little bit better.\u003c\/p\u003e-- \n\u003cp\u003ePat DeLeon, Ph.D., M.P.H., JD, Past President of the American Psychological Association\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommendation Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEinstein taught us all that today's problems cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them. The convergence of a more socially conscious business community on one hand and a more entrepreneurially driven philanthropic community on the other is perhaps the greatest source of inspiration as we chart the course ahead in these interesting but yet challenging times. I have followed Dr Stout's work for several years and his passion and knowledge of the new humanitarians is as inspiring as it is important. His book is an important guide for anyone that wants to understand the emerging rules of a more humane version of entrepreneurship.\u003c\/p\u003e-- \n\u003cp\u003eMats Lederhausen, Founder of BE-CAUSE, one of Crain's Chicago Business' 40 under 40, Chairman of the board for the not-for-profit Business for Social Responsibility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommendation Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eNew Humanitarians\u003c\/i\u003e covers an eclectic list of organizations; each chapter is different, well written, interesting and a great inspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e-- \n\u003cp\u003eMatthew Cadbury, MS, MBA, Currently Managing Director of Bottle-to-go and former Managing Director of Cadbury Schweppes Plc in India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommendation Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChris E. Stout is a humanitarian's humanitarian and his fingerprints are all over the projects everywhere in the world that have to do with the relief of human misery and the enhancement of human health and dignity. This new work by Professor Stout epitomizes and is a remarkable capstone to a sturdy spate of weighty works that he has published over the last decade, related to the psychology of terrorism and international conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e-- \n\u003cp\u003eJ. Harold Ellens, PhD, Research Scholar, University of Michigan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommendation Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChris Stout has given us a glimpse into the genius, motivation, toil, frustration, and success of founding-and sustaining-humanitarian organizations in today's complex world. From the best-known to the unknown, and from the practical to the political, Chris Stout goes to the source to learn how and why 40 of these organizations were formed, how war, disease, poverty, or simply neglect created the desperate needs they fill, how these organizations serve their constituents in locations that are almost always remote and dangerous, what works, and what doesn't. These are 40 different and separate organizations, each with a founder and leader with a different vision and managerial style, but they are all driven by one goal, and that is to serve disadvantaged populations with whom they have nothing in common but their humanity.\u003c\/p\u003e-- \n\u003cp\u003eHarvey Langholtz, Professor, The College of William and Mary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommendation Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChris Stout is one of those rare idealists who puts his values into practice. During my years as chief executive officer of the American Psychological Association, I had many occasions to talk with Chris about his humanitarian activities, and I have always come away astonished at the energy and commitment he has devoted to the causes he believes in. The three volumes of \u003ci\u003eThe New Humanitarians\u003c\/i\u003e demonstrate that there are other social entrepreneurs who, like Chris, are making a difference in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e-- \n\u003cp\u003eRaymond D. Fowler, Ph.D., Former President and former CEO of the American Psychological Association, Professor Emeritus, University of Alabama\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommendation Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoverty takes many forms, from lack of health care and the most basic education, to vulnerability to the abuse of others. Where governments and multilateral agencies are falling short, concerned individuals have been racing forward with creative solutions like white blood cells addressing infections. This is one of the most powerful movements at work in the world today and Chris Stout is shining a bright light on their critically important work.\u003c\/p\u003e-- \n\u003cp\u003eWilford Welch, Author, \u003ci\u003eThe Tactics of Hope: How Social Entrepreneurs Are Changing Our World\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommendation Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis three-volume work is a significant contribution to the commemoration of the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Chris Stout and these humanitarians have dedicated themselves to global social responsibility to make a difference that counts in medical care, education, sustainable development, and social justice. Their visionary, innovative and diligent work in these various areas is educational and truly inspirational.\u003c\/p\u003e-- \n\u003cp\u003eCorann Okorodudu, EdD, Professor of Psychology, Coordinator for Africana Studies, Rowan University\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommendation Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe intractable problems of our global community require blended solutions with complementary actions, whereby individuals and organizations fully embrace sustainable development, social entrepreneurship, and cross-cutting, interdisciplinary collaboration. Stout's \u003ci\u003eThe New Humanitarians\u003c\/i\u003e describes innovative and actionable approaches to building a better world as envisioned and implemented by 40 progressive organizations. The stories are diverse but all share a vision of creativity and passion for finding new ways to approach old problems and create opportunities that alleviate suffering, cultivate human dignity, and effect positive social change.\u003c\/p\u003e-- \n\u003cp\u003eLeigh W. Jerome, Ph.D., President \u0026amp; CEO, The Institute for Triple Helix Innovation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommendation Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe learn by our own experiences and by living the experiences of others through stories. We are human because of our connectedness with other humans. What Chris has done in \u003ci\u003eThe New Humanitarians\u003c\/i\u003e is to capture and share in a compelling way the inspirational stories of people who are making a real difference to others; people who are leading beyond self-interest. Just think if we all did that...\u003c\/p\u003e-- \n\u003cp\u003eFields Wicker-Miurin, OBE, Co-Founder and Partner, Leaders' Quest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommendation Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStout's stories of social innovators in \u003ci\u003eThe New Humanitarians\u003c\/i\u003e are inspiring and instructive--helpful to anyone who wants to participate in building a better world.\u003c\/p\u003e-- \n\u003cp\u003eDavid Bornstein, Author, \u003ci\u003eHow to Change The World: Social Entrepreneurs and the Power of New Ideas, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Price of a Dream\u003c\/i\u003e, and has written for \u003ci\u003eThe Atlantic Monthly, The New York Times, New York Newsday, \u003c\/i\u003e and other major publications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom Braille Without Borders and Unite for Sight, to Geekcorps and PeaceWorks, humanitarian groups are working worldwide largely in undeveloped countries to better the lives of the residents. Whether they are empowering people with schools for the blind, prosthetic limbs, the devices to understand and use technology, or the information to work for civil peace, the men and women of these agencies offer tremendous talent to their causes, great dedication and, sometimes, even risk their lives to complete their missions. Working in war or civil war zones, humanitarians with nonprofits, non-governmental agencies, and university-connected centers and foundations have been injured, kidnapped, or killed. Now terrorist events and war crimes are more and more often bringing these self-sacrificing workers into the national spotlight by media headlines. Their work is, doubtless, remarkable. And so too are the stories of how they developed - including the defining moments when their founders felt they could no longer stand by and do nothing. In this set of books, founders and top officials from humanitarian organizations established in the last 50 years spotlight how and why they began their organizations, what their greatest victories and challenges have been, and how they run the organizations, down to where they get their funding and how they spend it to grow the group and its efforts. Led by Chris E. Stout, named Humanitarian of the Year by the American Psychological Association, the contributors here come from across training disciplines including psychology, medicine, technology, science, politics, social work, and business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStout, who has worked in Latin American terrorist zones, in Vietnam, and along the Amazon in Ecuador with Flying Doctors of America, has chosen to feature a sample of humanitarian groups across four primary areas - medicine, environment, education, and social justice. He also concentrates on what he calls guerilla humanitarians - those who step into unsafe or unhealthy conditions despite the dangers. There is also a concentration on those that have been very successful with on-the-ground-guerilla-innovations without a lot of bureaucracy or baloney. Above all, They are rebels with a cause whose actions speak louder than mere words, Stout explains. They have all felt a moral duty to serve as vectors of change. In addition to being psychologically insightful, these volumes hold invaluable practical information.\u003cbr\u003eEach offers an appendix with functional text and data, including contact info for the organizations listed per volume, as well as a mission statement, website, rating, and financial details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This motivating set of three volumes--in the tradition of Greg Mortenson's \u003ci\u003eThree Cups of Tea\u003c\/i\u003e (2006), Harry Boyte's \u003ci\u003eThe Citizen Solution\u003c\/i\u003e (2008), and other books about making a positive difference--gives what its subtitle promises: inspiration, innovation, and blueprints for changing the world. . . . for students of health care, economics, political science, history, sociology, peace studies, and women's studies, this is a useful visionary resource. Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-level undergraduates and above; general readers.\"\u003c\/p\u003e-- \" \n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"There is a widespread assumption, as well as growing evidence, that social environments play a key role in individuals' willingness to accept the responsibilities of democratic citizenship and participate in civic life... This message is made with compelling force throughout the three volumes of \u003ci\u003eThe New Humanitarians: Inspiration, Innovations, and Blueprints for Visionaries\u003c\/i\u003e, a collection of organizational profiles reflecting a diverse range of civic commitments.... Whereas many books published by psychologists are written by and designed for academics, \u003ci\u003eThe New Humanitarians\u003c\/i\u003e includes the voices of people from many walks of life who collaborate in the service of specific causes.\"\u003c\/p\u003e-- \" \n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePsycCRITIQUES\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommendation Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"All of us aspire to someday make a real difference in the world. Yet, caught up in our own day-to-day personal crises and seemingly pressing obligations, very few of us ever fulfill this important human dream. Chris Stout is a world class humanitarian who has taken the time to vividly explore the inside world of those who have succeeded. Perhaps with this new appreciation for how to succeed, more of us will eventually fulfill our own personal quest to make the world just a little bit better.\"\u003c\/p\u003e-- \n\u003cp\u003ePat DeLeon, Ph.D., M.P.H., JD, Past President of the American Psychological Association\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommendation Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Einstein taught us all that today's problems cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them. The convergence of a more socially conscious business community on one hand and a more entrepreneurially driven philanthropic community on the other is perhaps the greatest source of inspiration as we chart the course ahead in these interesting but yet challenging times. I have followed Dr Stout's work for several years and his passion and knowledge of the new humanitarians is as inspiring as it is important. His book is an important guide for anyone that wants to understand the emerging rules of a more humane version of entrepreneurship.\"\u003c\/p\u003e-- \n\u003cp\u003eMats Lederhausen, Founder of BE-CAUSE, one of Crain's Chicago Business' 40 under 40, Chairman of the board for the not-for-profit Business for Social Responsibility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommendation Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The \u003ci\u003eNew Humanitarians\u003c\/i\u003e covers an eclectic list of organizations; each chapter is different, well written, interesting and a great inspiration.\"\u003c\/p\u003e-- \n\u003cp\u003eMatthew Cadbury, MS, MBA, Currently Managing Director of Bottle-to-go and former Managing Director of Cadbury Schweppes Plc in India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommendation Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Chris E. Stout is a humanitarian's humanitarian and his fingerprints are all over the projects everywhere in the world that have to do with the relief of human misery and the enhancement of human health and dignity. This new work by Professor Stout epitomizes and is a remarkable capstone to a sturdy spate of weighty works that he has published over the last decade, related to the psychology of terrorism and international conflict.\"\u003c\/p\u003e-- \n\u003cp\u003eJ. Harold Ellens, PhD, Research Scholar, University of Michigan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommendation Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Chris Stout has given us a glimpse into the genius, motivation, toil, frustration, and success of founding-and sustaining-humanitarian organizations in today's complex world. From the best-known to the unknown, and from the practical to the political, Chris Stout goes to the source to learn how and why 40 of these organizations were formed, how war, disease, poverty, or simply neglect created the desperate needs they fill, how these organizations serve their constituents in locations that are almost always remote and dangerous, what works, and what doesn't. These are 40 different and separate organizations, each with a founder and leader with a different vision and managerial style, but they are all driven by one goal, and that is to serve disadvantaged populations with whom they have nothing in common but their humanity.\"\u003c\/p\u003e-- \n\u003cp\u003eHarvey Langholtz, Professor, The College of William and Mary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommendation Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Chris Stout is one of those rare idealists who puts his values into practice. During my years as chief executive officer of the American Psychological Association, I had many occasions to talk with Chris about his humanitarian activities, and I have always come away astonished at the energy and commitment he has devoted to the causes he believes in. The three volumes of \u003ci\u003eThe New Humanitarians\u003c\/i\u003e demonstrate that there are other social entrepreneurs who, like Chris, are making a difference in the world.\"\u003c\/p\u003e-- \n\u003cp\u003eRaymond D. Fowler, Ph.D., Former President and former CEO of the American Psychological Association, Professor Emeritus, University of Alabama\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommendation Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Poverty takes many forms, from lack of health care and the most basic education, to vulnerability to the abuse of others. Where governments and multilateral agencies are falling short, concerned individuals have been racing forward with creative solutions like white blood cells addressing infections. This is one of the most powerful movements at work in the world today and Chris Stout is shining a bright light on their critically important work.\"\u003c\/p\u003e-- \n\u003cp\u003eWilford Welch, Author, \u003ci\u003eThe Tactics of Hope: How Social Entrepreneurs Are Changing Our World\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommendation Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This three-volume work is a significant contribution to the commemoration of the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Chris Stout and these humanitarians have dedicated themselves to global social responsibility to make a difference that counts in medical care, education, sustainable development, and social justice. Their visionary, innovative and diligent work in these various areas is educational and truly inspirational.\"\u003c\/p\u003e-- \n\u003cp\u003eCorann Okorodudu, EdD, Professor of Psychology, Coordinator for Africana Studies, Rowan University\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommendation Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The intractable problems of our global community require blended solutions with complementary actions, whereby individuals and organizations fully embrace sustainable development, social entrepreneurship, and cross-cutting, interdisciplinary collaboration. Stout's \u003ci\u003eThe New Humanitarians\u003c\/i\u003e describes innovative and actionable approaches to building a better world as envisioned and implemented by 40 progressive organizations. The stories are diverse but all share a vision of creativity and passion for finding new ways to approach old problems and create opportunities that alleviate suffering, cultivate human dignity, and effect positive social change.\"\u003c\/p\u003e-- \n\u003cp\u003eLeigh W. Jerome, Ph.D., President \u0026amp; CEO, The Institute for Triple Helix Innovation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommendation Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"We learn by our own experiences and by living the experiences of others through stories. We are human because of our connectedness with other humans. What Chris has done in \u003ci\u003eThe New Humanitarians\u003c\/i\u003e is to capture and share in a compelling way the inspirational stories of people who are making a real difference to others; people who are leading beyond self-interest. Just think if we all did that...\"\u003c\/p\u003e-- \n\u003cp\u003eFields Wicker-Miurin, OBE, Co-Founder and Partner, Leaders' Quest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommendation Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Stout's stories of social innovators in \u003ci\u003eThe New Humanitarians\u003c\/i\u003e are inspiring and instructive--helpful to anyone who wants to participate in building a better world.\"\u003c\/p\u003e-- \n\u003cp\u003eDavid Bornstein, Author, \u003ci\u003eHow to Change The World: Social Entrepreneurs and the Power of New Ideas, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Price of a Dream\u003c\/i\u003e, and has written for \u003ci\u003eThe Atlantic Monthly, The New York Times, New York Newsday, \u003c\/i\u003e and other major publications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Braille Without Borders and Unite for Sight, to Geekcorps and PeaceWorks, humanitarian groups are working worldwide largely in undeveloped countries to better the lives of the residents. Whether they are empowering people with schools for the blind, prosthetic limbs, the devices to understand and use technology, or the information to work for civil peace, the men and women of these agencies offer tremendous talent to their causes, great dedication and, sometimes, even risk their lives to complete their missions. Working in war or civil war zones, humanitarians with nonprofits, non-governmental agencies, and university-connected centers and foundations have been injured, kidnapped, or killed. Now terrorist events and war crimes are more and more often bringing these self-sacrificing workers into the national spotlight by media headlines. Their work is, doubtless, remarkable. And so too are the stories of how they developed - including the defining moments when their founders felt they could no longer stand by and do nothing. In this set of books, founders and top officials from humanitarian organizations established in the last 50 years spotlight how and why they began their organizations, what their greatest victories and challenges have been, and how they run the organizations, down to where they get their funding and how they spend it to grow the group and its efforts. Led by Chris E. Stout, named Humanitarian of the Year by the American Psychological Association, the contributors here come from across training disciplines including psychology, medicine, technology, science, politics, social work, and business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStout, who has worked in Latin American terrorist zones, in Vietnam, and along the Amazon in Ecuador with Flying Doctors of America, has chosen to feature a sample of humanitarian groups across four primary areas - medicine, environment, education, and social justice. 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