In defence of philanthropy:
Running down 'do-gooders' has become a popular pastime in recent years. Journalists and academics alike have lampooned and criticized philanthropists and big donors for their charitable activities, which are often characterized as a means of self-aggrandisement or tax evasion.<br><...
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| Zusammenfassung: | Running down 'do-gooders' has become a popular pastime in recent years. Journalists and academics alike have lampooned and criticized philanthropists and big donors for their charitable activities, which are often characterized as a means of self-aggrandisement or tax evasion.<br><br>Yet, it is widely acknowledged that philanthropy - from the establishment of Carnegie libraries in the nineteenth century to the recent global health interventions of the Gates Foundation - has played a critical role in both developed and developing societies.<br><br>In an impassioned defence of the role of philanthropy in society, Beth Breeze tackles the main critiques levelled at philanthropy and questions the rationale for undermining and disparaging philanthropic acts. She contends that although it might be flawed, philanthropy is a sector that ought to be celebrated and championed so that an abundance of causes and interests can flourish |
| Beschreibung: | Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 08 Jan 2024) Introduction: The need for a defence of philanthropy -- What is philanthropy? -- The academic critique -- The insider critique -- The populist critique -- Why do attacks on philanthropy stick and what can be done about it? |
| Beschreibung: | 1 Online-Ressource (viii, 181 Seiten) |
| ISBN: | 9781788212625 |
| DOI: | 10.1017/9781788212625 |
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