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The Organization of Charities (Classic Reprint): Being a Report of the Sixth Section of the International Congress of Charities, Corrections, and Philanthropy, Chicago, June, 1893 - Couverture souple

Daniel C. Gilman

 
9781331087748: The Organization of Charities (Classic Reprint): Being a Report of the Sixth Section of the International Congress of Charities, Corrections, and Philanthropy, Chicago, June, 1893

Synopsis

A panorama of charitable work in many lands, drawn from papers presented at the 1893 International Congress in Chicago. This volume surveys how Europe and America organized relief, charity, and reform at the close of the nineteenth century, with practical examples and thoughtful analysis.

The introduction explains the breadth of topics covered, from charity organization and the Elberfeld system to cooperation between public and private aid, and the role of voluntary efforts across nations. It emphasizes both the shared principles guiding relief work and the diverse approaches shaped by local laws and customs.

What you will experience
- A cross‑cultural view of how charities were organized and run in different countries
- Discussions of both private giving and public relief, and how they worked together
- Examples of programs, institutions, and reforms shaping poverty relief and welfare
- Context about key figures and turning points in late‑19th‑century philanthropy

Ideal for readers of history, charity administration, and social reform, as well as students and professionals in nonprofit work.

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