Why the Wealthy Give: The Culture of Elite Philanthropy

Ostrower, Francie

ISBN 10: 0691044341 / ISBN 13: 9780691044347

Edité par Princeton Univ Pr, Princeton, NJ, 1995

A propos de cet article

First edition 1995, first printing, numbers line starts with 1. Published by Princeton Univ Press. Hardcover with DJ. Condition new, square tight and crisp book, no edgewear, sharp corners, no markings of any kind, no names no underlinings no highlights, no bent page corners, not a reminder. DJ new, bright and shiny, no edgewear, no tears no chips, not clipped. 8vo, 190 pages. N° de réf. du vendeur 002798

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Why the Wealthy Give: The Culture of Elite ...

Éditeur : Princeton Univ Pr, Princeton, NJ

Date d'édition : 1995

Reliure : Hardcover

Etat : New

Etat de la jaquette : New

Edition : 1st Edition

A propos de ce titre

Synopsis :

Book by Ostrower Francie

Présentation de l'éditeur:

Through a series of candid personal interviews with nearly one hundred donors, Why the Wealthy Give offers an in-depth look at the world of elite philanthropy. Francie Ostrower focuses on the New York City area, with its high concentration of affluent donors, to explore both the motivations of individual donors and the significance of philanthropy for the culture and organization of elite groups. In so doing, she offers an account of why the wealthy give that also provides insight into the nature of elite culture, status, identity, and cohesion. Emphasizing the diversity of philanthropy, the book also shows how and why different types of donors support different causes. It further demonstrates how, in the face of considerable change, elite philanthropy has adapted and therefore endured. A timely discussion explores the ways in which elite donors view the respective roles of government and philanthropy. Why the Wealthy Give shows that elite philanthropy involves far more than writing a check. The wealthy take philanthropy and adapt it into an entire way of life that serves as a vehicle for the social and cultural life of their class. This is reflected in the widespread popularity of educational and cultural causes among donors. At the same time, Ostrower finds divergent patterns of giving that reflect alternative sources of donor identity, such as religion, ethnicity, and gender, and explains why certain kinds of donors are more or less likely to diverge from the prestige hierarchy of their class in their philanthropy.