Description: Philanthropic Foundations in the Twentieth Century Please note: this item is printed on demand and will take extra time before it can be dispatched to you (up to 20 working days). Author(s): Joseph C. Kiger Format: Hardback Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, United States Imprint: Praeger Publishers Inc ISBN-13: 9780313312236, 978-0313312236 Synopsis In a readable, coherent, and succinct account, Kiger surveys the changes that have taken place in [url] foundations in the 20th century and describes our foundations as they exist today. Opening with historical information on the emergence of large foundations at the beginning of the century, the book discusses the major characteristics of foundations, emphasizing that they are organized to give away rather than make money, and identifies and discusses the major changes since 1950. In considering those changes, the book considers such topics as growth and expansion, diversification in the makeup of trustees and staff, and governmental oversight and supervision. In the increasing movement of foundations into the international sphere, the book covers their international activities and the formation and operation of international centers and groups associated with them. Phlanthropic Foundations in the Twentieth Century provides a useful overview of the growth, development, and operation of foundations.
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Book Title: Philanthropic Foundations in the Twentieth Century
Publisher: ABC-Clio
Publication Year: 2000
Number of Pages: 232 Pages
Publication Name: Philanthropic Foundations in the Twentieth Century
Language: English
Type: Textbook
Subject Area: Social Services
Author: Joseph C. Kiger
Format: Hardcover
