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1 online resource |
| Contents |
Cover; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1 Philanthropy: Domain and Concepts; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Charity and Modern Philanthropy; 1.3 Goals of Philanthropy; 1.4 Intentions of Philanthropy; 1.5 Sources of Philanthropic Contributions; 1.6 The Figures; 1.7 Emergence of Modern Philanthropy; 1.8 Definition of Modern Philanthropy; 1.9 Contextuality; 1.10 A 'Global' Definition of Philanthropy; 2 Philanthropy: (Sub) Sector of the European Non-Profit Sector and Income Source; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 An Emerging Sector or Subsector in Europe; 2.3 Income Source for European Non-Profits |
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3 Domain or Academic Discipline?3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Philanthropy in Various Sciences; 3.3 Philanthropy in Academia; 3.4 Societal Substructure and Theoretical Superstructure; 3.5 Themes for a Study on Philanthropy; 4 The Philanthropy Scale: Measuring the Attitude towards Modern Philanthropy; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 The Public Good; 4.3 Existing Measurement Scales; 4.4 Theoretical Frame of Reference; 4.5 The Philanthropy Scale; 5 Philanthropic Values and Ethics; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Components of Philanthropic Values; 6 Philanthropy: Social Arrangement to Fulfil Needs; 6.1 Introduction |
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6.2 Luhmann6.3 Mishra; 6.4 Societal Context and Variation; 7 Integration of Philanthropy in the European Welfare State Paradigm; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Philanthropy in Europe: A Short Review; 7.3 The Three Worlds of Welfare Capitalism; 7.4 Government or Market?; 7.5 From Welfare State to State of Welfare; 7.6 The Pillars of European Democracies; Further Reading; Bibliography; Index |
| Summary |
Offering an introduction to modern philanthropy with regard to the commitment and willingness of citizens, funds, churches and businesses to contribute voluntarily to society Philanthropy and the Philanthropy Sector: An Introduction attempts to map philanthropy and promote a better understanding of its characteristics and features. Intended for students, scientists, administrators, policymakers, politicians, fundraisers, philanthropists and philanthropic organizations this book adopts a social policy approach to look at philanthropy alongside other social arrangements and provide an invaluable |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Charities.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Philanthropy & Charity.
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Charities
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2013009604 |
| ISBN |
9781472412812 |
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1472412818 |
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9781472412805 |
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147241280X |
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9781315246925 |
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1315246929 |
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