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The Gospel of Wealth Essays and Other Writings
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Andrew Carnegie |
Words of wisdom from American philanthropist Andrew CarnegieFocusing on Carnegie’s most famous essay, “The Gospel of Wealth,” this book of his writings, published here together for the first time, de… |
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Strangers drowning
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Larissa MacFarquhar |
"What does it mean to devote yourself wholly to helping others? In Strangers Drowning, Larissa MacFarquhar seeks out people living lives of extreme ethical commitment and tells their deeply intimate … |
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Why philanthropy matters
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Zoltán J. Ács |
Philanthropy has long been a distinctive feature of American culture, but its crucial role in the economic well-being of the nation--and the world--has remained largely unexplored. Why Philanthropy M… |
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Religion in philanthropic organizations
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Davis, Thomas J. |
"Religion in Philanthropic Organizations explores the tensions inherent in religious philanthropies across a variety of organizations and examines the effect assumptions about "professional" philanth… |
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The Palgrave handbook of global philanthropy
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Femida Handy,Pamala Wiepking |
"The Palgrave Handbook of Global Philanthropy is a comprehensive reference guide to the practice of philanthropy across twenty-six nations and regions. In addition, thematic chapters examine cross-na… |
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Personal policy making
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Eliʻezer Ṭaʼuber |
"Without the Canadian mediation between the two world blocs in 1947, the UN resolution to partition Palestine - 181(II) - might not have been adopted by the General Assembly. Canadians were among the… |
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Fools' Crusade
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Diana Johnstone |
"In the endless series of United States military interventions, the 'humanitarian' bombing of Yugoslavia played a key role in gaining support of the center left for war as an instrument of policy. Th… |
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