Charity, Philanthropy, and Civility in American History (Paperback, Revised)

The study of philanthropy has transcended the structure of traditional disciplines, often involving non-historians in historical analysis. This book presents professional historians addressing the dominant issues and theories offered to explain the history of American philanthropy and its role in American society. The essays develop and enlighten the major themes proposed by the book's editors, in some instances taking issue with each other in the process. The overarching premise is that philanthropic activity in America has its roots in the desires of individuals to impose their visions of societal ideals or conceptions of truth upon their society. To do so, they have organised in groups, frequently defining themselves and their group's role in society in the process.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	March 2004
First published:	2004
Editors:	Lawrence J. Friedman • Mark D. McGarvie
Dimensions:	228 x 151 x 30mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	480
Edition:	Revised
ISBN-13:	978-0-521-60353-9
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social work > Charities & voluntary services Books > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history
LSN:	0-521-60353-6
Barcode:	9780521603539

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