Charity, philanthropy, and civility in american history
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9780521603539
Date de publication :
22 mars 2004
Dimensions :
22,8 x 15,1 x 3,0 cm
Poids :
634 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
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.