ISBN: 9783319408378 - german philanthropy in transatlantic perspective: perceptions, exchanges and transfers since the early twentieth century (9 risultati)

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - This volumeexamines philanthropic practices against the backdrop of the continuities, disruptions andchanges in twentieth century German socio-political relations. It presents a differentiated understanding of therelationship between philanthropy and civil society that traces this connection from Germany'sfirst democracy, the Weimar Republic, through the Nazi dictatorship and Soviet-style rule inCommunist East Germany to the stable democracy of the Federal Republic of Germany. Whileconcentrating on Germany, this volume places German philanthropy in a triangularrelationship with the United States and the developing world, primarily through Africa. In particular, thecontributions to the book demonstrate that despite many transatlantic exchanges between German andAmerican philanthropic organizations, these relationships should not be reduced to bilateral exchanges but rather seen in the context of a globalizing world. More generally, this transnational study is a reminder that philanthropic activities need to be placedinto their specific historical contexts. Such an analytical framework allows for more dynamic understanding of the meaning of philanthropy in society, illustrating both enduring and changing practices.…

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Buch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This volumeexamines philanthropic practices against the backdrop of the continuities, disruptions andchanges in twentieth century German socio-political relations. It presents a differentiated understanding of therelationship between philanthropy and civil society that traces this connection from Germany'sfirst democracy, the Weimar Republic, through the Nazi dictatorship and Soviet-style rule inCommunist East Germany to the stable democracy of the Federal Republic of Germany. Whileconcentrating on Germany, this volume places German philanthropy in a triangularrelationship with the United States and the developing world, primarily through Africa. In particular, thecontributions to the book demonstrate that despite many transatlantic exchanges between German andAmerican philanthropic organizations, these relationships should not be reduced to bilateral exchanges but rather seen in the context of a globalizing world. More generally, this transnational study is a reminder that philanthropic activities need to be placedinto their specific historical contexts. Such an analytical framework allows for more dynamic understanding of the meaning of philanthropy in society, illustrating both enduring and changing practices. 264 pp. Englisch.…

Gebunden. Condizione: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. Discusses changes in German philanthropy throughout the 20th centuryExamines the relationship between philanthropy and civil society throughout the multiple regime changes in GermanyExplores the transnational exchange.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -This volume examines philanthropic practices against the backdrop of the continuities, disruptions and changes in twentieth century German socio-political relations. It presents a differentiated understanding of the relationship between philanthropy and civil society that traces this connection from Germany's first democracy, the Weimar Republic, through the Nazi dictatorship and Soviet-style rule in Communist East Germany to the stable democracy of the Federal Republic of Germany. While concentrating on Germany, this volume places German philanthropy in a triangular relationship with the United States and the developing world, primarily through Africa. In particular, the contributions to the book demonstrate that despite many transatlantic exchanges between German and American philanthropic organizations, these relationships should not be reduced to bilateral exchanges but rather seen in the context of a globalizing world. More generally, this transnational study is a reminder that philanthropic activities need to be placed into their specific historical contexts. Such an analytical framework allows for more dynamic understanding of the meaning of philanthropy in society, illustrating both enduring and changing practices.Springer-Verlag KG, Sachsenplatz 4-6, 1201 Wien 264 pp. Englisch.…

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