In the United States, individuals, corporations, and foundations contribute more than $200 billion annually to philanthropic enterprises, fueling a nonprofit sector that represents approximately 10 percent of the economy. Philanthropy in America offers the first comprehensive survey of this emerging area of scholarship in American history and life.
Dwight F. Burlingame, PhD, is professor of philanthropic studies and director of academic programs at the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN.
"This book is an important addition to the growing field of philanthropic studies and fills a gap in the area... Recommended for academic and large public library collections." - Booklist "This encyclopedia meets its stated purpose by providing a comprehensive overview of this emerging area of study. Summing Up: Recommended." - Choice "This is a worthwhile addition to most reference collections since it is potentially useful for a wide range of disciplines, including history, social work, philanthropic studies, and sociology." - American Reference Books Annual "Woven into the fabric of U.S. history, philanthropy has been an integral part of American life. This encyclopedia, the first comprehensive treatment of the topic, examines America's remarkable history of charitable action from the early 1600s to the present. The encyclopedia includes over 200 entries for individuals, organizations, events, theories, and legislation, with reference to the works for further study." - Abstracts of Public Administration, Development, and the Environment
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