Why the wealthy give : the culture of elite philanthropy /

Why the Wealthy Give offers an in-depth look at the world of elite philanthropy. Francie Ostrower focuses on the New York City area, with its high concentration of affluent donors, to explore both the motivations of individual donors and the significance of philanthropy for the culture and organizat...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ostrower, Francie
Format: Licensed eBooks
Language:English
Published: Princeton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, ©1995.
Online Access:https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=360030
Table of Contents:
  • Ch. 1. Philanthropy and Status Boundaries among the Elite
  • Ch. 2. Religion, Ethnicity, and Jewish Philanthropy
  • Ch. 3. Gender, Marriage, and Philanthropy
  • Ch. 4. Education, Culture, and the Institutionalization of Philanthropic Values
  • Ch. 5. Attitudes toward Inheritance and Philanthropic Bequests
  • Ch. 6. Government and Philanthropy: Alternatives or Complements?