Private funds, public purpose

by Helmut K. Anheier

With contributions by notable scholars from six different nations, Private Funds, Public Purpose is the first work in decades to offer a better understanding of philanthropic foundations at the international level. This timely volume assesses the capabilities of numerous foundations in various countries, examines the contexts within which they function, and offers comparative analyses of the historical, structural, legal, and social factors that have shaped their development. The contributors also examine and compare different styles of foundation management, as found in the United States...

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