American Philanthropy in Its Global Context: The History, Law, and Politics of Giving

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Thomas Adam (University of Arkansas)

American Philanthropy in Its Global Context

The History, Law, and Politics of Giving

Thomas Adam (University of Arkansas)

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Policy Press
18 March 2025

Charities, voluntary services & philanthropy; Equity & trusts

Series: Global Perspectives on Philanthropy and Public Good

Philanthropy has become a staple of American society and culture. Associations, endowments foundations and limited dividend companies have funded education, culture, healthcare, religion and social welfare.

Yet American philanthropy is not as exceptional as it appears to European observers. American philanthropy was built upon European and Mediterranean precedents and evolved through the constant influence of philanthropic practices in other parts of the world.

This book explores how philanthropic practices and institutions were introduced into American society and how they were Americanised during the 19th century. It provides a comprehensive history of American philanthropy and positions it within its wider global context.

By: Thomas Adam (University of Arkansas)
Imprint: Policy Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781447367475
ISBN 10: 1447367472
Series: Global Perspectives on Philanthropy and Public Good
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 18 March 2025
Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Further / Higher Education , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Thomas Adam is Full Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Arkansas.

Reviews for American Philanthropy in Its Global Context: The History, Law, and Politics of Giving

“Thomas Adam has done it again! This is a concise survey of American philanthropy told as a series of case studies of specific institutions and events. It places the US in a global context and will serve as a readable, reliable guide to charity in America.” Stanley N. Katz, Princeton University