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Philanthropy and the Philanthropy Sector
Offering an introduction to modern philanthropy with regard to the commitment and willingness of citizens, funds, churches and businesses to contribute voluntarily to society Philanthropy and the Philanthropy Sector: An Introduction attempts to map philanthropy and promote a better understanding of its characteristics and features. After years of division in welfare state debates between the role and responsibilities of government and the market a renewed focus on philanthropy has shown that many societies also harbour an important and growing voluntary sector. Something special is happening at the macro-societal level as the traditional government-market dyad is being broken by a renewed interest in this ’third way’. Intended for students, scientists, administrators, policymakers, politicians, fundraisers, philanthropists and philanthropic organizations this book adopts a social policy approach to look at philanthropy alongside other social arrangements and provide an invaluable introduction for all those interested in this fascinating social mechanism.
The Power of the Stranger
The decline of the welfare state in Western Europe has led to an increasing role both for citizen-led initiatives and for philanthropy in easing, solving or preventing social problems. Care and everyday help is being provided by strangers - people driven by enthusiasm and commitment but unfamiliar with the pitfalls of social intervention. Utilizing research on social intervention over the past twenty-five years, this book presents a new theoretical framework for a number of basic principles which are paramount in social intervention at the individual level, at group level and at societal level. Taking Simmel's ideas of the stranger or third element as inspiration, the authors argue the importance of reflection on the role and significance of this third element - the advisor, the consultant, the social worker, or the middle-manager - when analyzing and improving the methods used in social intervention. This book will appeal to academics, researchers, practitioners, students and policymakers who are interested social intervention.
Giving in Europe. The State of Research on Giving in 20 European Countries
Time and again Europeans have to explain that philanthropy is not an American invention. Although media icons such as the Pledge, the Gates Foundation and the Zuckerberg Initiative seem to overwhelm us, they learned it from Europe", states professor Theo Schuyt, resident of the European Research Network on Philanthropy and founder of the Center for Philanthropic Studies at VU Amsterdam, the Netherlands. 'Giving in Europe' sheds light on the European philanthropic performance. It is an initial attempt to map philanthropy in Europe and presents a first overall estimation of the total philanthropic giving by households, bequests, foundations, corporations and charity lotteries. It also contributes to reframing philanthropy in the mindset of many policymakers and politicians in Europe.
Public Funding of Religions in Europe
This collection brings together legal scholars, canonists and political scientists to focus on the issue of public funding in support of religious activities and institutions in Europe. The study begins by revolving around the various mechanisms put in place by the domestic legal systems, as well as those resulting from the European law of human rights and the law of the European Union. It then goes on to look at state support and particular religious groups. The presentation of European and national law is supplemented by theoretical and interdisciplinary contributions, with the main focus being to bring into discussion and map the relationship between the funding of religions and the econo...
International Handbook on Services for the Elderly
This international reference guide analyzes the role and structure of care of the elderly and describes available services in 32 representative countries around the world. Discussed is income maintenance and employment resources, health care, housing, support systems, leisure time resources, and advocacy and protective programs of different kinds. Chapters closely parallel each other in the information they provide, offering suggestions for methods that can be used to satisfy present and future needs of elderly populations. The guide is designed for students at undergraduate and graduate levels, teachers, scholars, and professionals (e.g. policymakers, programmers, or providers) in fields of gerontology, health, social work, or public policy.
Public Funding of Religions in Europe
This collection brings together legal scholars, canonists and political scientists to focus on the issue of public funding in support of religious activities and institutions in Europe. The study looks at the various mechanisms put in place by the domestic legal systems, as well as those resulting from the European law of human rights and the law of the European Union, and then goes on to look at state support and particular religious groups. This collection is essential reading for those studying law and religion, with particular focus on the countries of the UK, France, Belgium, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Turkey.
Modern Management
Brief Table of Contents Part 1 Introduction to Modern Management Chapter 1. Management Skills: The Key to Organizational Success Chapter 2. Managing: History and Current Thinking Part 2 Modern Management Challenges Chapter 3. Corporate Social Responsibility and Business Ethics Chapter 4. Management and Diversity Chapter 5. Managing in the Global Arena Chapter 6. Management and Entrepreneurship Part 3 Planning Chapter 7. Principles of Planning Chapter 8. Making Decision Chapter 9. Strategic Planning Chapter 10. Plans and Planning Tools Part 4 Organizing Chapter 11. Fundamentals of Organizing Chapter 12. Responsibility, Authority, and Delegation Chapter 13. Managing Human Resources Chapter 14. Organizational Change: Stress and Conflict Part 5 Influencing Chapter 15. Fundamentals of Influencing and Communication Chapter 16. Leadership Chapter 17. Motivation Chapter 18. Groups and Teams Chapter 19. Corporate Culture Chapter 20. Creativity and Innovation Part 6 Controlling Chapter 21. Controlling, Information, and Technology Chapter 22. Production Management and Control.
Communitarianism in Law and Society
In this new collection of essays, Paul van Seters brings together an international group of scholars from diverse academic backgrounds to reflect upon the remarkable rise of communitarianism in contemporary studies of law and society. These essays critically assess the communitarian perspective in order to gain a more systematic insight into its distinctive constraints and the special opportunities it provides.
