Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The Gospel of Wealth Essays and Other Writings The Gospel of Wealth Essays and Other Writings 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… OL1532817W
Strangers drowning Strangers drowning 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 … OL19662622W
Why philanthropy matters Why philanthropy matters 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… OL19973309W
Religion in philanthropic organizations Religion in philanthropic organizations 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… OL20955594W
The Palgrave handbook of global philanthropy The Palgrave handbook of global philanthropy 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… OL22313940W
Personal policy making Personal policy making 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… OL3494947W
Fools' Crusade Fools' Crusade 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… OL5460057W