Reputation of Philanthropy Since 1750 - Britain and Beyond

Informationen zum Autor Hugh Cunningham is Emeritus Professor of Social History at the University of Kent Klappentext Philanthropy, a 'love of humankind', is now thought of as the rich giving to good causes. The Reputation of Philanthropy explores how this came about and asks why praise for philanthropists has always been matched by criticism. Original and accessible, the book will inform thinking about the proper role for philanthropy today. Zusammenfassung Philanthropy! a 'love of humankind'! is now thought of as the rich giving to good causes. The Reputation of Philanthropy explores how this came about and asks why praise for philanthropists has always been matched by criticism. Original and accessible! the book will inform thinking about the proper role for philanthropy today. -- . Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction1.Writing the History of Philanthropy2.The Profile of Philanthropy3.The Genesis of Philanthropy4.John Howard, the Philanthropist5.Howard's Legacy: Philanthropy and Crime6.Universalism versus Patriotism: Philanthropy and the French Revolution,1789-18157.The Times and the telescope: Philanthropy 1815-508.Mid-Victorian Philanthropy, 1850-809.The Failure of Philanthropy? 1880-191410.Philanthropy since 1914Conclusion BibliographyIndex

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Hugh Cunningham, Cunningham Hugh
• Editore: Manchester University Press
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 31.03.2020
• EAN: 9781526146380
• ISBN: 978-1-5261-4638-0
• Pagine: 232
• Categorie: Scienze umane, arte, musica > Storia > Storia dei paesi e delle regioni; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / Victorian Era (1837-1901), c 1500 onwards to present day, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / General, Social and cultural history, Charities, Voluntary Services & Philanthropy, Charities, voluntary services and philanthropy