The legitimacy of philanthropic foundations : United States and European perspectives

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pt. I. Introduction

ch. 1. Foundations and the challenge of legitimacy in comparative perspective / Steven Heydemann and Stefan Toepler

ch. 2. American foundations : what justifies their unique privileges and power / Kenneth Prewitt

pt. II. American perspectives

ch. 3. American debates on the legitimacy of foundations / David C. Hammack

ch. 4. Accountability and legitimacy in American foundation philanthropy / Peter Frumkin

ch. 5. Redistributional effects of America's private foundations / Julian Wolpert

ch. 6. Foundation legitimacy at the community level in the United States / Kirsten A. Grønbjerg

pt. III. European perspectives

ch. 7. Historical changes in foundation functions and legitimacy in Europe / Giuliana Gemelli

ch. 8. Roles of foundations in Europe : a comparison / Helmut K. Anheier and Siobhan Daly

ch. 9. Supporting culture and higher education : a German perspective / Rupert Graf Strachwitz

ch. 10. Industrial foundations : foundation ownership of business companies / Steen Thomsen

ch. 11. Foundation legitimacy at the community level in the United Kingdom / Diana Leat

pt. V. Conclusion

In search of legitimacy : similarities and differences between the continents / Mattei Dogan