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Philanthropy Under Fire
Howard Husock
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Paperback. Num Pages: 48 pages. BIC Classification: JKS; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 178 x 120 x 5. Weight in Grams: 71.
In Philanthropy Under Fire, author Howard Husock defends the American tradition of independent philanthropy from significant political and intellectual challenges which threaten it today. Although the U.S. continues to be the most charitable nation in the world, serious efforts seek to discourage traditional, personal charitable giving by changing the tax code, and directing philanthropy toward causes chosen by government. Some voices seek to narrow the very definition of philanthropy to include only direct redistribution of income from rich to poor. In contrast, Mr. Husock broadly defends philanthropy's causes--from the food pantry to the art museum to the university science ... Read more
In Philanthropy Under Fire, author Howard Husock defends the American tradition of independent philanthropy from significant political and intellectual challenges which threaten it today. Although the U.S. continues to be the most charitable nation in the world, serious efforts seek to discourage traditional, personal charitable giving by changing the tax code, and directing philanthropy toward causes chosen by government. Some voices seek to narrow the very definition of philanthropy to include only direct redistribution of income from rich to poor. In contrast, Mr. Husock broadly defends philanthropy's causes--from the food pantry to the art museum to the university science ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Encounter Books,USA United States
Number of pages
48
Condition
New
Number of Pages
48
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781594037382
SKU
V9781594037382
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About Howard Husock
Howard Husock is vice president for policy research at the Manhattan Institute and directs its Social Entrepreneurship and Civil Society Initiative. He has previously produced documentary films for public television (WGBH, Boston) and served as director of case studies in public policy at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. He is married to Robin Henschel, a sculptor and potter, ... Read more
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