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Charity, Philanthropy, and Civility in American History Lawrence J Friedman
Charity, Philanthropy, and Civility in American History
Lawrence J Friedman
Professional historians address the dominant issues and theories offered to explain the history of American philanthropy and its role in American society. The book's premise is that philanthropic activity in America has its roots in the desires of individuals to impose their visions of societal ideals upon their society.
480 pages, 11 b/w illus. 1 table
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | March 22, 2004 |
| ISBN13 | 9780521603539 |
| Publishers | Cambridge University Press |
| Pages | 480 |
| Dimensions | 229 × 151 × 31 mm · 704 g |
| Language | English |
| Editor | Friedman, Lawrence J. (Indiana University) |
| Editor | McGarvie, Mark D. (New York University) |