American foundations : roles and contributions /

"Assesses comprehensively the impact and significance of philanthropic foundations in the United States and their effect on American culture and society covering areas such as education and research, health care, social welfare, arts and culture, religion, social movements, and international af...

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Other Authors: Hammack, David C., Anheier, Helmut K., 1954-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : Brookings Institution Press, [2010]
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:"Assesses comprehensively the impact and significance of philanthropic foundations in the United States and their effect on American culture and society covering areas such as education and research, health care, social welfare, arts and culture, religion, social movements, and international affairs"--Provided by publisher.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xii, 457 pages :) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 409-436) and index.
ISBN:9780815704577
0815704577