The Politics of Knowledge - The Carnegie Corporation, Philanthropy, and Public Policy

The Carnegie Corporation, among this country's oldest and most important foundations, has underwritten projects ranging from the writings of David Riesman to Sesame Street. Lagemann's lively history focuses on how foundations quietly but effectively use power and private money to influence public policies.

About the author

Ellen Condliffe Lagemann is professor of history and education at Teachers College, Columbia University.

Summary

The Carnegie Corporation, among this country's oldest and most important foundations, has underwritten projects ranging from the writings of David Riesman to Sesame Street. Lagemann's lively history focuses on how foundations quietly but effectively use power and private money to influence public policies.

Product details

• Authors: Ellen C. Lagemann, Ellen Condliffe Lagemann
• Publisher: University Presses
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.05.1992
• EAN: 9780226467801
• ISBN: 978-0-226-46780-1
• No. of pages: 364
• Dimensions: 15 mm x 23 mm x 2 mm
• Weight: 539 g
• Subjects: Guides > Self-help, everyday life > Family; Humanities, art, music > Education; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > General, dictionaries; USA, EDUCATION / General, Education, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Philanthropy & Charity, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Volunteer Work, United States of America, USA, Charities, Voluntary Services & Philanthropy, Charities, voluntary services and philanthropy