In defence of philanthropy /

"Running down "do-gooders" has become a popular pastime in recent years. Journalists and academics alike have lampooned and criticized philanthropists and big donors for their charitable activities, which are often characterized as a means of self-aggrandisement or tax evasion. Yet, i...

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Main Author: Breeze, Beth (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Newcastle upon Tyne : Agenda Publishing, 2021.
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction: The need for a defence of philanthropy
  • What is philanthropy?
  • The academic critique
  • The insider critique
  • The populist critique
  • Why do attacks on philanthropy stick and what can be done about it?