Charity, Philanthropy, and Civility in American History |
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| Editor:
| Friedman, Lawrence J.
McGarvie, Mark D. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-521-60353-9 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 2004 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $52.95 |
Book Description:
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Professional historians address the dominant issues and theories offered to explain the history of American philanthropy and its role in American society. The book's premise is that philanthropic activity in America has its roots in the desires of individuals to impose their visions of societal ideals upon their society.
Professional historians address the dominant issues and theories offered to explain the history of American philanthropy and its role in American society. The book's premise is that philanthropic activity in America has its roots in the desires of individuals to impose their visions of societal ideals upon their society.