Philanthropy Under Fire.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Husock, Howard.

Series:

Encounter broadsides Philanthropy under fire

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Charities--United States.

Endowments--United States.

Philanthropinism--Political aspects.

Charities--Political aspects--United States.

Charities.

Endowments.

Philanthropinism.

Local Subjects:

Charities--United States.

Endowments--United States.

Philanthropinism--Political aspects.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (44 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

: Encounter Books, 2013.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

In Philanthropy Under Fire, author Howard Husock defends the American tradition of independent philanthropy from significant political and intellectual challenges which threaten it today. Although the U.S. continues to be the most charitable nation in the world, serious efforts seek to discourage traditional, personal charitable giving by changing the tax code, and directing philanthropy toward causes chosen by government. Some voices seek to narrow the very definition of philanthropy to include only direct redistribution of income from rich to poor. In contrast, Mr. Husock broadly defends

Contents:

""Cover""; ""Table of Contents""; ""Nonprofits and the State""; ""In Defense of Independent Philanthropy""; ""A Beacon for Democracy""; ""Philanthropic Imagination and Effectiveness""; ""Changing Social Norms""; ""Encounter Broadsides Series""; ""Copyright""

Notes:

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ISBN:

9781594037399

1594037396

OCLC:

857364802