Description |
1 online resource (x, 239 pages) : illustrations. |
Physical Medium |
polychrome |
Description |
text file |
Series |
Philanthropic and nonprofit studies
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Philanthropic and nonprofit studies.
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Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 183-226) and index. |
Contents |
Cultural excursions : museums, art galleries, and libraries in a transatlantic world -- Heavy luggage : the intercultural transfer of models for social housing enterprises -- How to become a gentleman : philanthropy and social climbing -- Bountiful ladies : philanthropy and women's place in society -- Giving for good : philanthropy and religion -- Conclusion. |
Summary |
In 19th-century Leipzig, Toronto, New York, and Boston, a newly emergent group of industrialists and entrepreneurs entered into competition with older established elite groups for social recognition as well as cultural and political leadership. The competition was played out on the field of philanthropy, with the North American community gathering ideas from Europe about the establishment of cultural and public institutions. |
Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
Subject |
Philanthropists -- History -- 19th century.
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Philanthropists. |
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History. |
Chronological Term |
19th century |
Subject |
Philanthropists -- History -- 20th century.
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Chronological Term |
20th century |
Subject |
Charities -- History -- 19th century.
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Charities. |
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Charities -- History -- 20th century.
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Public institutions -- History -- 19th century.
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Public institutions. |
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Public institutions -- History -- 20th century.
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Social status -- History -- 19th century.
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Social status. |
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Social status -- History -- 20th century.
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Chronological Term |
1800-1999 |
Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Electronic books -- History.
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History.
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Other Form: |
Print version: Adam, Thomas, 1968- Buying respectability. Bloomington : Indiana University Press, ©2009 (DLC) 2008032107 |
ISBN |
9780253002846 (electronic book) |
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0253002842 (electronic book) |
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1282103393 |
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9781282103399 |
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9780253352743 (alkaline paper) |
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0253352746 (alkaline paper) |
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