American Philanthropy in Its Global Context: The History, Law, and Politics of Giving (First Edition) (Global Perspectives on Philanthropy and Public Good)
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- Synopsis
- Philanthropy has become a staple of American society and culture. Associations, endowments, foundations, and limited dividend companies have funded education, culture, healthcare, religion, and social welfare. Yet American philanthropy is not as exceptional as it appears to European observers. American philanthropy was built upon European and Mediterranean precedents and evolved through the constant influence of philanthropic practices in other parts of the world. This book explores how philanthropic practices and institutions were introduced into American society and how they were Americanised during the 19th century. It provides a comprehensive history of American philanthropy and positions it within its wider global context.
- Copyright:
- 2025
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- Book Size:
- 224 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9781447367482
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781447367505, 9781447367499, 9781447367475
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- Date of Addition:
- 03/18/25
- Copyrighted By:
- Policy Press
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Business and Finance, Social Studies, Politics and Government
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- Bookshare Staff
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- This is a copyrighted book.
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