American Philanthropy in Its Global Context

The History, Law, and Politics of Giving

AvThomas Adam

Inbunden, Engelska, 2025

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Beskrivning

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.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2025-03-18
Mått:156 x 234 x 21 mm
Vikt:512 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Global Perspectives on Philanthropy and Public Good
Antal sidor:224
Förlag:Bristol University Press
ISBN:9781447367475

Utforska kategorier

Stiftelser inom Juridik
Socialt arbete och välfärd inom Samhälle och politik

Mer om författaren

Thomas Adam is Full Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Arkansas.

Recensioner i media

“Thomas Adam has done it again! This is a concise survey of American philanthropy told as a series of case studies of specific institutions and events. It places the US in a global context and will serve as a readable, reliable guide to charity in America.” Stanley N. Katz, Princeton University

Innehållsförteckning

Introduction1. The Great Diversity of Associations2. Disestablishment, Philanthropy, and the Survival of Christianity in American Society3. Doing Good and Making a Profit4. Endowing Religion and Education5. The Contested Space of Foundations in American Society6. Global Contexts, Connections, and Programmes7. The Expansion of Associational Life and Culture8. The Coming of Age of American PhilanthropyConclusion