The givers, wealth, power, and philanthropy in a new gilded age, David Callahan
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The givers, wealth, power, and philanthropy in a new gilded age, David Callahan
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
The givers
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
964698332
Responsibility statement
David Callahan
Sub title
wealth, power, and philanthropy in a new gilded age
Summary
"An inside look at the secretive world of elite philanthropists--and how they're quietly wielding ever more power to shape American life in ways both good and bad. While media attention focuses on famous philanthropists such as Bill Gates and Charles Koch, thousands of donors are at work below the radar promoting a wide range of causes. David Callahan charts the rise of these new power players and the ways they are converting the fortunes of a second Gilded Age into influence. He shows how this elite works behind the scenes on education, the environment, science, LGBT rights, and many other issues--with deep impact on government policy. Above all, he shows that the influence of the Givers is only just beginning, as new waves of billionaires like Mark Zuckerberg turn to philanthropy. Based on extensive research and interviews with countless donors and policy experts, this is not a brief for or against the Givers, but a fascinating investigation of a power shift in American society that has implications for us all"--, Provided by publisher"An inside look at the secretive world of elite philanthropists--and how they're quietly wielding ever more power to shape American life in ways both good bad"--, Provided by publisher
Table Of Contents
The great power shift -- The coming of big philanthropy -- Who are these people? -- Grandmasters -- Super-citizens -- Disrupters -- Leverage points -- Advocates -- Networkers -- Heirs to influence -- The new Medicis -- Agents of wealth -- Balancing act
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- SOCIAL SCIENCE + Philanthropy & Charity
- Pressure groups -- United States
- Liberalism -- United States -- History -- 21st century
- Philanthropists -- United States
- 2000-2099
- Rich people -- United States
- POLITICAL SCIENCE + Political Ideologies + Conservatism & Liberalism
- Conservatism -- United States -- History -- 21st century
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- SOCIAL SCIENCE + Philanthropy & Charity
- Pressure groups -- United States
- Liberalism -- United States -- History -- 21st century
- Philanthropists -- United States
- 2000-2099
- Rich people -- United States
- POLITICAL SCIENCE + Political Ideologies + Conservatism & Liberalism
- Conservatism -- United States -- History -- 21st century
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