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Religion in Philanthropic Organizations

Religion in Philanthropic Organizations Family, Friend, Foe? - Philanthropic and Nonprofit Studies

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Publisher's Synopsis

Religion in Philanthropic Organizations explores the tensions inherent in religious philanthropies across a variety of organizations and examines the effect assumptions about "professional" philanthropy have had on how religious philanthropies carry out their activities. Among the organizations discussed are the Salvation Army, the World Council of Churches, and Catholic Charities USA. The essays focus on the work of one individual, Robert Pierce, founder of World Vision and Samaritan's Purse, and on more general matters such as philanthropy and Jewish identity, American Muslim philanthropy since 9/11, and the federal program that funds faith-based initiatives. The book sheds light on how religion and philanthropy function in American society, shaping and being shaped by the culture and its notions of the "common good."

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Indiana University Press

Book information

ISBN: 9780253009920
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Imprint: Indiana University Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 361.750973
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: xxi, 227
Weight: 499g
Height: 228mm
Width: 152mm