Rockefeller Philanthropy and Modern Social Science

Informationen zum Autor David L. Seim Klappentext Making use of untapped resources, Seim looks at the impact of the Rockefellers, viewed through the lens of their philanthropic support of social science from 1890-1940. Focusing specifically on the Rockefeller Foundation and the Laura Spelman Rockefeller Memorial, Seim connects the family's business success with its philanthropic enterprises. Zusammenfassung Making use of untapped resources! Seim looks at the impact of the Rockefellers! viewed through the lens of their philanthropic support of social science from 1890-1940. Focusing specifically on the Rockefeller Foundation and the Laura Spelman Rockefeller Memorial! Seim connects the family's business success with its philanthropic enterprises. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction; Chapter 1 Business and Philanthropy; Chapter 2 Two Rockefellers; Chapter 3 Early Philanthropic Support of Social Science; Chapter 4 Early Rockefeller Support of Social Science; Chapter 5 The Laura Spelman Rockefeller Memorial; Chapter 6 Research Centres; Chapter 7 Research Fields; Chapter 8 Research Organizations and Research Boundaries; Chapter 9 Preparing for the Merger with the Rockefeller Foundation; conclusion Conclusion;

Product details

• Authors: David L Seim, David L. Seim
• Publisher: ASHGATE PUB CO
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 28.02.2013
• EAN: 9781848933910
• ISBN: 978-1-84893-391-0
• No. of pages: 256
• Series: Studies in Business History; Studies in Business History
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Business > Economics; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Business Ethics, 20th Century, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Philanthropy & Charity, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Volunteer Work, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, Business ethics & social responsibility, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, Business ethics and social responsibility, Charities, Voluntary Services & Philanthropy, Charities, voluntary services and philanthropy