German Philanthropy in Transatlantic Perspective: Perceptions, Exchanges and Transfers Since the Early Twentieth Century - Couverture rigide

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 3319408372 ISBN 13 : 9783319408378

Editeur : Springer International Publishing AG, 2016

Synopsis

This volume examines philanthropic practices against the backdrop of the continuities, disruptions and changes in twentieth century German socio-political relations. It presents a differentiated understanding of the relationship between philanthropy and civil society that traces this connection from Germany's first democracy, the Weimar Republic, through the Nazi dictatorship and Soviet-style rule in Communist East Germany to the stable democracy of the Federal Republic of Germany. While concentrating on Germany, this volume places German philanthropy in a triangular relationship with the United States and the developing world, primarily through Africa. In particular, the contributions to the book demonstrate that despite many transatlantic exchanges between German and American philanthropic organizations, these relationships should not be reduced to bilateral exchanges but rather seen in the context of a globalizing world. More generally, this transnational study is a reminder that philanthropic activities need to be placed into their specific historical contexts. Such an analytical framework allows for more dynamic understanding of the meaning of philanthropy in society, illustrating both enduring and changing practices.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Springer International Publishing AG
• Date d'édition: 2016
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 3319408372
• ISBN 13: 9783319408378
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 261
• Éditeur: Witkowski Gregory R., Bauerkämper Arnd
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