American Philanthropy at Home and Abroad: New Directions in the History of Giving

Abstract

American Philanthropy at Home and Abroad explores the different ways in which charities, voluntary associations, religious organisations, philanthropic foundations and other non-state actors have engaged with traditions of giving. Using examples from the late eighteenth century to the Cold War, the collection addresses a number of major themes in the history of philanthropy in the United States. These examples include the role of religion, the significance of cultural networks, and the interplay between civil diplomacy and international development, as well as individual case studies that challenge the very notion of philanthropy as a social good. Led by Ben Offiler and Rachel Williams, the authors demonstrate the benefits of embracing a broad definition of philanthropy, examining how American concepts including benevolence and charity have been used and interpreted by different groups and individuals in an effort to shape – and at least nominally to improve – people's lives both within and beyond the United States.

Citation

Offiler, B., & Williams, R. (Eds.). (2022). American Philanthropy at Home and Abroad: New Directions in the History of Giving. London: Bloomsbury Publishing

• Book Type: Edited Book
• Online Publication Date: Aug 11, 2022
• Publication Date: Sep 8, 2022
• Deposit Date: Oct 31, 2022
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
• Book Title: American Philanthropy at Home and Abroad: New Directions in the History of Giving
• ISBN: 9781350151963
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4075693
• Publisher URL: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/american-philanthropy-at-home-and-abroad-9781350151963/