Theo N M Schuyt

Philanthropy and the Philanthropy Sector

An Introduction

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Offering an introduction to modern philanthropy with regard to the commitment and willingness of citizens, funds, churches and businesses to contribute voluntarily to society Philanthropy and the Philanthropy Sector: An Introduction attempts to map philanthropy and promote a better understanding of its characteristics and features. Intended for students, scientists, administrators, policymakers, politicians, fundraisers, philanthropists and philanthropic organizations this book adopts a social policy approach to look at philanthropy alongside other social arrangements and provide an invaluable introduction for all those interested in this fascinating social mechanism.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: CRC Press
• Seitenzahl: 176
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. Juni 2013
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 209g
• ISBN-13: 9781472412805
• ISBN-10: 147241280X
• Artikelnr.: 41239996

Autorenporträt

Theo N.M. Schuyt is Professor of Philanthropic Studies at the Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam.

Inhaltsangabe

Contents: Preface
Introduction
Philanthropy: domain and concepts
Philanthropy: (sub)sector of the European non-profit sector and income source
Domain or academic discipline?
The philanthropy scale: measuring the attitude towards modern philanthropy
Philanthropic values and ethics
Philanthropy: social arrangement to fulfil needs
Integration of philanthropy in the European welfare state paradigm
Further reading
Bibliography
Index.