Pragmatic Philanthropy : Asian Charity Explained by Heesu Jang, Manisha Mirchandani and Ruth A. Shapiro (2018, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherPalgrave Macmillan
ISBN-109811355894
ISBN-139789811355899
eBay Product ID (ePID)24038413539

Product Key Features

Book TitlePragmatic Philanthropy : Asian Charity Explained
Number of PagesXvi, 173 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2018
TopicSocial Work, Philanthropy & Charity, Sociology / General, Economic Conditions, Public Policy / Social Policy
IllustratorYes
GenrePolitical Science, Social Science, Business & Economics
AuthorHeesu Jang, Manisha Mirchandani, Ruth A. Shapiro
FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Weight16 Oz
Item Length8.3 in
Item Width5.8 in

Additional Product Features

Dewey Edition23
Number of Volumes1 vol.
Dewey Decimal361.7095
Table Of ContentIntroduction: Asian Philanthropy Explained.- Old Money: History of Giving in Asia.- Changing Laws or Taxing Changes: Policies in Flux.- Philanthropists in Asia: What do They Want? What do They Get'.- Who do You Know SDO? Relationships Matter.- Government, Here to Help!.- Not just Giving: How do Companies Play'.- Impact Investing in Asia: Just Getting Started.- A New Social Contract.
SynopsisOpen Access Addresses the key traits and characteristics of rising philanthropy in Asia. Considers how relationships with the elite and with government are fundamental to successful social investment in Asia. Based on 30 case studies as well as more than forty interviews with ultra-high net-worth individuals., This book is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license. This cutting edge text considers how Asian philanthropists and charitable organizations break with Western philanthropic traditions and examines the key traits and trends that make social investment in Asia unique. Based on 30 case studies of excellent social delivery organizations (SDOs) and social enterprises as well as interviews with ultra-high net-worth individuals throughout Asia, this book examines which characteristics and strategies lead to successful philanthropy and social delivery organizations. Providing evidence based findings on philanthropy, social investment and social delivery organizations in Asia, this book provides invaluable resources for those wishing to deepen their understanding of the sector and what this means for political and economic development in the region.
LC Classification NumberHN49.C6
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