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Loading... Charity Begins at Home: Generosity and Self-Interest Among the Philanthropic Eliteby Teresa Odendahl
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This book is almost certain to anger the individuals it studies. Odendahl interviewed over 140 wealthy American philanthropists regarding their charitable activities, and through interpretative analysis, she suggests that the rich support upper-class charitable interests, such as private colleges, while basic human services are neglected. Despite politicians' rhetoric, the private sector is unlikely to compensate for cutbacks in government social programs, she concludes. Reasonable objections can be made to some of Odendahl's interpretations, especially those that stray into psychoanalysis (is guilt reduction really a motive toward philanthropy?), but her argument is so passionate that it merits discussion. Both public and academic libraries will want this.--From Library Journal. No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)361.7Social sciences Social problems and services; associations Social problems and services Private Charity & PhilanthropyLC ClassificationRatingAverage: No ratings.Is this you?Become a LibraryThing Author. |