Drawing upon global academic research and case studies, theories of family businesses are explained and prevailing myths and assumptions are tested. Features including exercises linked to case studies develop skills in applying theories in practice.
This concise textbook is essential reading for students of family business and useful additional reading for those interested in entrepreneurship more broadly.
Carole Howorth is Professor of Family Business and Entrepreneurship at the University of York, UK.
Nick Robinson is a writer and editor with over 30 years’ experience as an entrepreneur, including founding and running family and non-family businesses.