El libro explora el concepto de Innovación Social, enfatizando la coproducción entre comunidades y academia. Propone identificar potenciales en contextos locales y desarrollar capacidades en los habitantes y disciplinas académicas para formar equipos interdisciplinarios, fomentando un enfoque de abajo hacia arriba para la difusión de la innovación.
Rethinking the Role of the Subject
Exploring the evolution of humanity from the Neolithic era to today, this work examines how societies have emerged and persisted despite numerous challenges. It raises critical questions about social continuity and the factors that allow communities to thrive, even when many have vanished. The author advocates for a re-evaluation of the social scientist's role, emphasizing the need to blend classical scientific methods with a deeper understanding of social interactions. This approach aims to uncover the underlying reasons for humanity's ongoing existence and resilience.
Focusing on community involvement, this proposal emphasizes the co-production of social innovation between local inhabitants and academic institutions. It outlines a strategy to establish a productive network by identifying existing potentials within various local contexts—social, economic, political, and environmental. The approach involves building capacities in both the community and interdisciplinary teams, promoting grassroots efforts that can be scaled up for broader societal impact. This bottom-up methodology aims to foster inclusive development and collaboration.