This unique encyclopaedia brings together the best and most creative ideas from around the world for solving social ills and improving the quality of life. This smorgabord of innovations -- from the practical to the imaginative to the quirky -- is brought together by The Institute for Social Inventions whose sole purpose is to encourage, collect, publicise, and put into action visionary social inventions. According to the editors, nothing is ever 'dull' or 'worthy'.