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Social capital and corporate sustainability -- Conclusion -- References -- 11 Building theory on corporate social responsibility and sustainable development -- Sustainable development and CSR -- CSR program formulation and implementation -- CSR program and social capital development -- Social capital contributions to corporate sustainability -- Theory development: virtuous cycle of sustainable development, CSR, social capital and corporate sustainability -- References -- 12 Conclusion: a replicable model for corporate social responsibility and sustainable development -- A theoretical model from empirical evidence -- Implications to corporate practices for sustainable development -- CSR and eradication of hunger and improvement of healthy lives (Goals 2 and 3) -- Implications to management theory -- Implications to policies on CSR and sustainable development -- Limitations and further research -- References -- Appendix: notes to contributors -- Index

Vols. for 1963- include as pt. 2 of the Jan. issue: Medical subject headings.

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