Philanthropy and American Higher Education

2014. Auflage 2014
ISBN: 978-1-137-31996-8
Verlag: Palgrave MacMillan Us

Buch, Englisch, 234 Seiten, Format (B × H): 140 mm x 218 mm, Gewicht: 4188 g

Reihe: Philanthropy and Education

Philanthropy and American Higher Education provides higher education professionals, leaders and scholars with a thoughtful, comprehensive introduction to the scope and development of philanthropy and fund raising as part of the essential life and work of colleges and universities in the United States.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Thelin, J.

Trollinger, R.

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziologie Allgemein
• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Schulen, Schulleitung Universitäten, Hochschulen
• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Pädagogik Bildungssystem Bildungspolitik, Bildungsreform
• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Pädagogik Philosophie der Erziehung, Bildungstheorie
• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Pädagogik Bildungswesen: Organisation und Verwaltung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Connecting Past and Present: Historical Background on American Philanthropy and Higher Education 2. Giving and Receiving: Major Philosophical Concepts and Theoretical Issues in Philanthropy 3. Philanthropists and Their Foundations 4. Endowments: Colleges and the Stewardship of Good Fortune 5. Government Relations and the Nonprofit Sector: Legislation and Policies in Philanthropy and Higher Education 6. Professionalization of Philanthropy: Fund Raising and Development 7. Colleges and Their Constituencies: New Directions in Philanthropy

Über Autor(innen)

Author John R. Thelin: John R. Thelin is University Research Professor, History of Higher Education & Public Policy, University of Kentucky
Author Richard W. Trollinger: Richard W. Trollinger is Vice President for college relations, Centre College, Danville, KY