New philanthropy and social justice

1. Auflage 2015
ISBN: 978-1-4473-1697-8
Verlag: Policy Press

Buch, Englisch, 176 Seiten, Format (B × H): 161 mm x 240 mm, Gewicht: 531 g

There is a broad consensus that traditional philanthropy has the potential to be transformative and address inequalities and injustices, as well as provide relief to the poor. Over the last two decades individual capitalists and private corporations have become increasingly involved in philanthropy, often through foundations targeted at helping to reduce social problems associated with poverty, disease and food insecurity. This important book questions the political and ideological reasons behind rich individuals and large companies choosing to engage in poverty reduction through philanthropy. The question of concern is not whether new philanthropy is good or bad, but what motivates this form of giving and whether the sources of new philanthropy funding are legitimate. The book argues that this new philanthropy risks being a sticking plaster without long-term results, because it fails to tackle social injustice or the structural reasons for inequality.

It will be of value to academics, upper-level undergraduates and postgraduates in politics, sociology, economics and development studies.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Morvaridi, Behrooz

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziale Gruppen/Soziale Themen Soziale Fragen & Probleme
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziale Arbeit/Sozialpädagogik Soziale Dienste, Soziale Organisationen

Über Autor(innen)

Morvaridi, Behrooz
Behrooz Morvaridi is a Senior Lecturer in Development Studies at Bradford Centre for International Development, University of Bradford, UK. He is the author of Social Justice and Development.