Böcker av Joseph C. Kiger

This new work, edited by Kiger, a specialist in foundation history, inlcudes 146 sketches of major foundations in 31 countries.

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In a readable, coherent, and succinct account, Kiger surveys the changes that have taken place in U.S. foundations in the 20th century and describes our foundations as they exist today. Opening with historical information on the emergence of large foundations at the beginning of the century, the book discusses the major characteristics of foundations, emphasizing that they are organized to give away rather than make money, and identifies and discusses the major changes since 1950.In considering those changes, the book considers such topics as growth and expansion, diversification in the makeup of trustees and staff, and governmental oversight and supervision. In the increasing movement of foundations into the international sphere, the book covers their international activities and the formation and operation of international centers and groups associated with them. Phlanthropic Foundations in the Twentieth Century provides a useful overview of the growth, development, and operation of foundations.

This work provides historical sketches of the most significant learned societies and academies located outside the United States. It is intended to complement the author's "Research Institutions and Learned Societies", which covers the United States.