Why the Wealthy Give The Culture of Elite Philanthropy

Name: Why the Wealthy Give The Culture of Elite Philanthropy
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ISBN: 9780691015880

ISBN-10: 0691015880

ISBN-13: 9780691015880

Edition: 1995

Authors: Francie Ostrower

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Through a series of candid personal interviews with nearly one hundred donors,Why the Wealthy Giveoffers an in-depth look at the world of elite philanthropy. Francie Ostrower focuses on the New York City area, with its high concentration of affluent donors, to explore both the motivations of individual donors and the significance of philanthropy for the culture and organization of elite groups. In so doing, she offers an account of why the wealthy give that also provides insight into the nature of elite culture, status, identity, and cohesion. Emphasizing the diversity of philanthropy, the book also shows how and why different types of donors support different causes. It further…

Book details

List price: $48.00
Copyright year: 1995
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Publication date: 4/22/1997
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 203
Size: 6.14" wide x 9.09" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.638
Language: English



List of Tables


Acknowledgments


Introduction



Philanthropy and Status Boundaries among the Elite


Ch. 2


Ch. 3


Ch. 4


Ch. 5


Ch. 6


Conclusion


Methodological Appendix


Notes


Bibliography


Index