Author Description

Introduction / Lamar Alexander -- The Moral And Historical Basis Of Philanthropy -- Philanthropy And Public Needs / Mark Blitz -- The Past And Future Of Philanthropy / Gertrude Himmelfarb -- The Dimensions Of Philanthropy -- The Size And Scope Of Charitable Activities / Alan Reynolds -- The Economic Of Giving / Charles T. Clotfelter -- Assessing The Value Of Volunteer Activity In The United States / Eleanor Brown -- Will Future Bequests Ensure Ample Funds For Private Charities? / Alan Reynolds -- Aspects Of Philanthropy Today -- Three Obstacles To Effective Foundation Philanthropy / Peter Frumkin -- Foundations And Social Change / Heather Mac Donald -- Corporate Philanthropy Today / Joel Schwartz -- The United Way System / Donald Haider -- The Development And Effectiveness Of Compensatory Education Programs / Maris Vinovskis -- Educational Entrepreneurship And Philanthropy / Daniel Mcgroarty -- Making Philanthropy Matter -- How Do We Know We Are Doing Good? / James Q. Wilson. Edited By John W. Barry And Bruno V. Manno; Introduction By Lamar Alexander. Includes Bibliographical References.