Philanthropic Giving: Studies in Varieties and GoalsRichard Magat This study illuminates various methods of, and influences on, the main sources of private giving--both individual and institutional--to educational, cultural, and charitable causes. Magat here presents an interdisciplinary collection of papers that explore the historical and individual origins of giving, the various avenues by which contributions reach their intended beneficiaries, and the consequences of the philanthropic tradition. |
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Introduction | 3 |
American Giving in Theory | 46 |
Patterns of Giving | 65 |
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