Who gives? Who leads? : a study of a voluntary Jewish fund-raising organization /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Tarlow, Peter Everett, 1946-
Other Authors: Gunn, Clare (degree committee member.), Schaffer, Albert (degree committee member.), Sell, Jane (degree committee member.)
Format: Thesis Book
Language:English
Published: 1990.
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Online Access:Link to ProQuest copy
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Description
Abstract:An operationalization of the power theories of G. Willam Domhoff is carried out through the study of a Jewish Fund-raising organization. Members of the Federation's staff, and key leaders are interviewed. Members of key committees are surveyed to determine to what extent Domhoff's power theories are applicable in a voluntaristic setting. The study demonstrates that despite the differences between a voluntaristic and governmental organization there is still a power elite that rules in conjunction with a professional staff. The study further deals with an elite during a crisis situation. The m ass migration of Soviet Jew s is studied to determine how the elite absorbs "new money" while attempting to maintain its power base.
Item Description:"Major subject: Sociology."
Vita.
Physical Description:xiv, 309 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.