Intended as an essential introduction to philanthropy, this book provides a balanced, analytical, interdisciplinary overview of a complex, and often controversial, topic. Using case studies to illustrate the narrative, it covers everything from the history of individual, sometimes eccentric, philanthropists, to the controversies and challenges of 'philanthrocapitalism'. < >Given its scope, the book offers a valuable resource for researchers interested in philanthropy, innovation and entrepreneurship, the motivations for individual and corporate donations, and the business of giving in general.
Mark Dodgson is Professor of Innovation Studies at the University of Queensland, Australia and Visiting Professor at Imperial College London, UK. David Gann is Professor of Technology and Innovation Management, Imperial College London, UK and Chair of the UK Atomic Energy Authority. Until recently, he was Vice-President (Innovation) at Imperial College.
The authors have held numbers of positions in universities, businesses, and artistic organizations with responsibilities for either attracting or dispersing philanthropic funds.
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