Handbook on Philanthropy and Social Policy
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Edited by Roosa Lambin, Research Associate, University of Oxford; Visiting Research Fellow, The Open University, Jonathan Roberts, Professor, Marshall Institute for Philanthropy and Social Entrepreneurship, London School of Economics and Political Science and Rebecca Surender, Senior Research Fellow, University of Oxford, UK<i>‘The Handbook is a significant and timely addition to the field of philanthropic studies. The editors offer both a much needed conceptual framework and a coherent set of high-quality essays that examine philanthropy in different policy fields and from perspectives that assess its contributions and potential as well as shortcomings and critiques. It also stands out due to the impressive, and urgently required, coverage of philanthropy in the Global South.’</i>
- Helmut Anheier, Hertie School, Germany and University of California, Los Angeles, USA,
<i>‘This Handbook is a much needed and fascinating contribution on actors and patterns of global philanthropy as an element of transnational social policy. A must-read for any scholar seeking to understand social policy provision in the context of a global distribution of wealth, ideas and power.’</i>
- Alexandra Kaasch, Bielefeld University, Germany,
<i>‘This edited volume makes an excellent contribution to the emerging field of philanthropic studies and develops the concept of ‟philanthropic welfare” to consider the relationship and impact of philanthropy on social policy. It provides a comprehensive and encompassing discussion of philanthropy in various policy sectors (e.g., housing, health, education) and most importantly and uniquely, it also expands the focus to include discussions of philanthropy in the Global South. This is a bold book, that doesn’t shy away from examining the critiques of philanthropy but engages with the critiques thoughtfully, rigorously, and in a nuanced manner. This book will become a key text for all those interested in understanding the role as well as the potential and challenges of philanthropy in the context of social policy.’</i>
- Armine Ishkanian, London School of Economics and Political Science, UK,
<i>‘This wide ranging, erudite and up to date book will be an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the relationship between philanthropy and social policy. Introducing work by a diverse group of leading international authors in the field, it provides concise and provocative overviews that offer detailed insights into important questions. Whether you welcome our increasing reliance on philanthropy for meeting social needs or whether you distrust its growing power and influence, this thoughtful critical volume offers genuine illumination.’</i>
- David Lewis, London School of Economics and Political Science, UK,
Leading international scholars discuss the key concepts and debates surrounding social policy and philanthropy, exploring how substantial donations made by wealthy families, individuals, foundations and corporations (characterised as Big Philanthropy) have created a more complex form of social welfare. Chapters outline the work of philanthropic organisations across fields such as health, education, housing and climate change mitigation and across multilateral development forums. Specific attention is paid to the impact of philanthropy in the Global South through the analysis of detailed case studies, including the role of the Ford Foundation in China’s reform era and the influence of the Tata Group in India. Ultimately, the Handbook provides an innovative and critical perspective on the nature of philanthropic actors in different social policy arenas, their normative influence on policy processes and dynamics, and the restructuring of contemporary welfare states.
Students and scholars of social policy, philanthropy and development studies will benefit greatly from this new Handbook. It is also an invaluable resource for policy makers and practitioners working with philanthropic organisations.