Download or read book The Ashgate Research Companion to Corporate Social Responsibility written by Professor Nicholas Capaldi and published by Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.. This book was released on 2012-11-28 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The term corporate social responsibility (CSR) has gained prominence both in business and in the media and has become one of the most debated management issues. Yet there is still a lack of consensus on what the concept means, what it entails, why it should be embraced and how. This companion offers scholars and graduate students a valuable guide to current thinking and a comprehensive reference to this increasingly important field.