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1 online resource (x, 294 pages) : illustrations |
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polychrome |
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text file |
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"A joint project of the Mattei Dogan Foundation, Russell Sage Foundation, New York, and Social Science Research Council." |
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Revisions of papers presented at a conference held in Paris, May 26-29, 2004. |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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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. |
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eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
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Endowments -- United States -- Congresses.
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Endowments. |
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United States. |
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Endowments -- Europe -- Congresses.
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Europe. |
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Charitable uses, trusts, and foundations -- United States -- Congresses.
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Charitable uses, trusts, and foundations. |
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Charitable uses, trusts, and foundations -- Europe -- Congresses.
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Electronic books.
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Conference papers and proceedings.
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Conference papers and proceedings.
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Prewitt, Kenneth.
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Mattei Dogan Foundation.
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Russell Sage Foundation.
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Social Science Research Council (U.S.)
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Legitimacy of philanthropic foundations. New York : R. Sage Foundation, ©2006 (DLC) 2006040875 (OCoLC)65064953 |
| ISBN |
9781610444613 (electronic book) |
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1610444612 (electronic book) |
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0871546965 |
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9780871546968 |
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