American Philanthropy in Its Global Context

The History, Law, and Politics of Giving
1. Auflage 2025
ISBN: 978-1-4473-6747-5
Verlag: Bristol University Press

Buch, Englisch, 224 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 522 g

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.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Adam, Thomas

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziale Arbeit/Sozialpädagogik Soziale Dienste, Soziale Organisationen
• Rechtswissenschaften Steuerrecht Spenden- und Gemeinnützigkeitsrecht

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction

1. The Great Diversity of Associations

2. Disestablishment, Philanthropy, and the Survival of Christianity in American Society

3. Doing Good and Making a Profit

4. Endowing Religion and Education

5. The Contested Space of Foundations in American Society

6. Global Contexts, Connections, and Programmes

7. The Expansion of Associational Life and Culture

8. The Coming of Age of American Philanthropy

Conclusion

Über Autor(innen)

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