Philanthropy
Paul Vallely'This is the definitive book on philanthropy – its history, contradictions and future' – John Gray, Emeritus Professor of European Thought, London School of Economics
'Good books lay out the lie of the land. Important books change it. This book is both' – Giles Fraser, priest, journalist and broadcaster
The super-rich are silently and secretly shaping our world.
In this groundbreaking exploration of historical and contemporary philanthropy, bestselling author Paul Vallely reveals how this far-reaching change came about.
Vivid with anecdote and scholarly insight, this magisterial survey – from the ancient Greeks to today's high-tech geeks – provides an original take on the history of philanthropy. It shows how giving has, variously, been a matter of honour, altruism, religious injunction, political control, moral activism, enlightened self-interest, public good,...
Casa editrice:
Bloomsbury Publishing
Lingua:
english
ISBN 10:
1472920139
ISBN 13:
9781472920133
File:
EPUB, 4.66 MB
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