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Charity and Philanthropy in History

By: Robert Hamlett Bremner

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Charity and Philanthropy in History

By: Robert Hamlett Bremner

According to Greek mythology mankind's first benefactor was the Titan, Prometheus, who gave fire, previously the exclusive possession of the gods, to mortal man." With these words the esteemed scholar Robert Bremner presents the first full-fledged history of attitudes toward charity and philanthropy. Giving is a perfect complement to his earlier work The Discovery of Poverty in the United States. The word philanthropy has been translated in a variety of ways: as a loving human disposition, loving kindness, love of mankind, charity, fostering mortal man, championing mankind, and helping people. Bremner's book covers all of these meanings in rich detail. Bremner describes the ancient world and classical attitudes toward giving and begging; Middle Ages and early modern times, emphasizing hospitals and patients and donors and attributes of charity; the eighteenth century and the age of benevolence; the nineteenth century and the growth of the concept of public relief and social policy; and a careful multiple chapter review of the twentieth century. Bremner reviews the act of giving in such comparative contexts as London, England and Kasrilevke, Russia with such figures as Thomas Carlyle, Charles Dickens, and Sholem Aleichem, as well as the more familiar wealthy industrialist/philanthropists, forming part of the narrative. The final chapters bring the story up to date, discussing the relationships of modem philanthropy and organized charity, and the uses of philanthropy in education and the arts. Bremner has an astonishing knowledge of the cultural context and the economic contents of philanthropy. As a result, this volume is intriguing as well as important history, written with lively style and wit. Whether the reader is a professional in the so-called "third stream" or "independent sector," or simply a citizen wondering just what the act of giving and the spirit of receiving is all about, Giving will be compelling reading.

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The Discovery of Poverty in the United States

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The Discovery of Poverty in the United States

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In contrast to cultures that have accepted poverty as inevitable, Americans have tended to regard it as an abnormal condition, one that may be alleviated by a combination of social reform, hard work, and spiritual discipline. In a dispassionate way, Bremner was the first to critically examine the origins and transformations of American attitudes toward poverty and reform.

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Children and Youth in America: 1600-1865

By: Robert Hamlett Bremner

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Children and Youth in America: 1600-1865

By: Robert Hamlett Bremner

This book, the first of three volumes that will provide the most complete documentary history of public provision for American children, traces the changing attitudes of the nation toward youth during the first two and one half centuries of its history.

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Giving

Charity and Philanthropy in History

By: Robert H. Bremner

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Charity and Philanthropy in History

By: Robert H. Bremner

According to Greek mythology mankind's first benefactor was the Titan, Prometheus, who gave fire, previously the exclusive possession of the gods, to mortal man." With these words the esteemed scholar Robert Bremner presents the first full-fledged history of attitudes toward charity and philanthropy. 'Giving' is a perfect complement to his earlier work The Discovery of Poverty in the United States. The word 'philanthropy' has been translated in a variety of ways: as a loving human disposition, loving kindness, love of mankind, charity, fostering mortal man, championing mankind, and helping people. Bremner's book covers all of these meanings in rich detail. Bremner describes the ancient world and classical attitudes toward giving and begging; Middle Ages and early modern times, emphasizing hospitals and patients and donors and attributes of charity; the eighteenth century and the age of benevolence; the nineteenth century and the growth of the concept of public relief and social policy; and a careful multiple chapter review of the twentieth century. Bremner reviews the act of giving in such comparative contexts as London, England and Kasrilevke, Russia with such figures as Thomas Carlyle, Charles Dickens, and Sholem Aleichem, as well as the more familiar wealthy industrialist/philanthropists, forming part of the narrative. The final chapters bring the story up to date, discussing the relationships of modem philanthropy and organized charity, and the uses of philanthropy in education and the arts. Bremner has an astonishing knowledge of the cultural context and the economic contents of philanthropy. As a result, this volume is intriguing as well as important history, written with lively style and wit. Whether the reader is a professional in the so-called "third stream" or "independent sector," or simply a citizen wondering just what the act of giving and the spirit of receiving is all about, 'Giving' will be compelling reading.

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Children and Youth in America: 1600-1865

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George and Ohio's Civic Revival

The American Democratic Philosopher Inspired a Successful Fight Against Political Bossism, Ending Many Exactions of the System of Privilege

By: Robert Hamlett Bremner,Will Lissner,Dorothy Burnham Lissner

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George and Ohio's Civic Revival

The American Democratic Philosopher Inspired a Successful Fight Against Political Bossism, Ending Many Exactions of the System of Privilege

By: Robert Hamlett Bremner,Will Lissner,Dorothy Burnham Lissner

In the first quarter of the 20th century, a peaceful democratic revolution swept the cities of the United States, achieving the people's participation in local government. It ended machine control in many areas. And it succeeded in most places in winning the revision of municipal charters to provide for home rule--self government--& the initiative, referendum & recall. One of the chief catalysts for change was the Civic Revival in Ohio, inspired by the democratic social philosophy of Henry George, the Philadelphia born San Francisco & New York journalist & author. It was led by Tom L. Johnson in Cleveland & Samuel M. Jones in Toledo. The history of that revival has been recorded by the distinguished social historian & professor emeritus of history at Ohio State University, Robert H. Bremner, in this new book published by the Robert Schalkenbach Foundation. This book is the third in a continuum entitled, "The George Studies Program." The previous publications, "George & the Scholars," & "George & Democracy in the British Isles" were also published by Schalkenbach & are currently in print. The catalogue of publications is available upon request.

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The Discovery of Poverty in the United States

The Discovery of Poverty in the United States

Children and Youth in America: 1600-1865

Children and Youth in America: 1600-1865

Giving

Giving

The Discovery of Poverty in the United States

The Discovery of Poverty in the United States

Children and Youth in America: 1600-1865

Children and Youth in America: 1600-1865

George and Ohio's Civic Revival

George and Ohio's Civic Revival

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