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Trends in Philanthropy: A Study in a Typical American City
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781026048252
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 82
Weight: 0.28
Height: 0.17 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Trends in Philanthropy: A Study in a Typical American City is a landmark economic analysis that explores the evolution of charitable giving and social welfare funding during the early 20th century. Authored by the economist Willford Isbell King, this work utilizes rigorous statistical methods to examine how philanthropic contributions shifted in response to changing social needs and economic conditions. By focusing on a representative urban center, the study provides a detailed look at the sources of income for various religious, educational, and social service organizations.
King investigates the transition from individual-led charity to more organized, institutionalized forms of giving. The book examines the impact of population growth, rising wealth, and the professionalization of social work on the distribution of funds. Readers will find a wealth of data on historical donation patterns, the financial health of non-profit sectors, and the relationship between public and private assistance. This scholarly study serves as a foundational text for understanding the economic underpinnings of American altruism and the historical development of the non-profit sector. It remains an essential resource for historians, sociologists, and economists interested in the structural history of social support systems in the United States.
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