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Charity Begins At Home

Generosity And Self-interest Among The Philanthropic Elite

By: Teresa Odendahl

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Charity Begins At Home

Generosity And Self-interest Among The Philanthropic Elite

By: Teresa Odendahl

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.

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0465009611

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9780465009619

Charity Begins At Home

Generosity And Self-interest Among The Philanthropic Elite

By: Teresa Odendahl

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Charity Begins At Home

Generosity And Self-interest Among The Philanthropic Elite

By: Teresa Odendahl

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.

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0465009611

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9780465009619