British philanthropy in the globalizing world : entrepreneurs and evangelicals, 1756-1840 /

Most accounts of philanthropy and societal change focus either on either the efforts of a small number of 'heroic' individuals, or on wider historical forces. This book traces networks of philanthropists over four generations to show how modern philanthropy, humanitarianism, and social ent...

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Gespeichert in:
1. Verfasser:
Allpress, Roshan
Format:
Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:
Englisch
Veröffentlicht:
Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2023.
Zusammenfassung:
Most accounts of philanthropy and societal change focus either on either the efforts of a small number of 'heroic' individuals, or on wider historical forces. This book traces networks of philanthropists over four generations to show how modern philanthropy, humanitarianism, and social entrepreneurship emerged between the 1750s and the 1830s.
Umfang:
1 online resource (325 pages)
Anmerkungen:
Also issued in print: 2023.
Zielpublikum:
Specialized.
Bibliografie:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
0-19-199462-6
0-19-888720-5
0-19-888721-3
Schlagworte:
Philanthropists > Great Britain > History > 18th century.
Philanthropists > Great Britain > History > 19th century.
Humanitarianism > Great Britain > History > 18th century.
Humanitarianism > Great Britain > History > 19th century.
Society.
Social services & welfare, criminology.
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