This multi-disciplinary collection blends broad overviews and case studies as well as different theoretical perspectives in a critique of the relationship between United States philanthropic foundations and movements for social change. Scholars and practitioners examine how these foundations support and/or thwart popular social movements and address how philanthropic institutions can be more accountable and democratic in a sophisticated, provocative, and accessible manner.

Capitalizing on Environmental Injustice provides a comprehensive overview of the achievements and challenges confronting the environmental justice movement. Pressured by increased international competition and the demand for higher profits, industrial and political leaders are working to weaken many of America's most essential environmental, occupational, and consumer protection laws. In addition, corporate-led globalization exports many ecological hazards abroad. The result is a deepening of the ecological crisis in both the United States and the Global South. However, not all people are...

Capitalizing on Environmental Injustice provides a comprehensive overview of the achievements and challenges confronting the environmental justice movement. Pressured by increased international competition and the demand for higher profits, industrial and political leaders are working to weaken many of America's most essential environmental, occupational, and consumer protection laws. In addition, corporate-led globalization exports many ecological hazards abroad. The result is a deepening of the ecological crisis in both the United States and the Global South. However, not all people are...

Diplomarbeit aus dem Jahr 2015 im Fachbereich VWL - Finanzwissenschaft, Note: 1,0, Fachhochschule fur offentliche Verwaltung und Rechtspflege in Bayern Fachbereich Finanzwesen, Sprache: Deutsch, Anmerkungen: " ...] Damit gelingt dem Autor die vollstandige und mit ausreichend Literatur belegte Erfassung des Themas, bei der er sich um eine genaue wissenschaftliche Analyse praktisch aller aufgeworfenen Fragestellungen bemuht und fur kluge Zusammenfassungen und Uberleitungen innerhalb der einzelnen Kapitel sorgt. Ebenfalls gefallen hat die saubere und fehlerfreie formliche und orthographische...