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Review 'An elegant critique of philanthropy as enacted in the modern state.' (LSE The Marshall Institute)'In this erudite study, Stanford University political philosopher Rob Reich quotes . . . gems from the history of ideas to explore what he calls the 'plutocratic bias' inherent in large-scale philanthropy today. He treats readers to rich insights from enlightenment philosophers onwards who have criticised the assumption that mega-giving from the mega-rich is something to celebrate.'---Linsey McGoey, Times Higher Education'Inside Philanthropy's Philanthropy Critic of 2018''Reich judiciously weighs the philosophical pros and cons of tax-subsidised philanthropy.'---Edward Luce, Financial Times'Critics take aim at government policy when it fails, in their view, to sufficiently encourage donations to charity. In Just Giving, Rob Reich . . . argues that a more fundamental question needs to be asked: Why should government policies encourage philanthropy at all?'---Leslie Lenkowsky, Wall Street Journal'One of the LSE Marshall Institute's Books of 2019''An instant classic.'---David Callahan, Inside Philanthropy'Surveying philanthropy from ancient Athens to the modern-day Rockefeller Foundation, and political philosophers from John Stuart Mill to John Rawls, Stanford political science professor Reich . . . mounts a wide-ranging critique of charity and the government preferments that subsidize it. . . . A lucid, thought-provoking analysis of the public impact of charity.' (Publishers Weekly)'It is well-written with plenty of supporting evidence, and interesting philosophical discussions.' (Pennsylvania Literary Journal) Read more Review �Everyone sees the impact of big donors on political campaigns?but what about unelected big donors quietly experimenting with our schools and neighborhoods with taxpayer-subsidized money? In this revelatory, brilliantly argued book, Reich shows how crucial it is for a democracy to scrutinize philanthropy. Essential reading for anyone worried about money in politics.�?Larissa MacFarquhar, author of Strangers Drowning: Impossible Idealism, Drastic Choices, and the Urge to Help�Just Giving considers what role, if any, philanthropy should play in a liberal democratic state and develops a political theory of philanthropy from which to evaluate current practices. While other books have addressed some of the issues raised here, no other book has taken the same deep dive into the fundamental questions addressed by Rob Reich.� ?Ray D. Madoff, Boston College Law School�Unlike most studies of charitable giving, which focus on an individual�s motivations or proper objectives, Reich investigates philanthropy from the perspective of the state and society. He seeks to make it a compelling topic for political theory, and in this he succeeds admirably. Anyone engaged in serious philanthropy needs to wrestle with Reich�s analysis, and all will be made?appropriately?uncomfortable by what he has to say.�?Larry Kramer, president of the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation�This notable book will be a landmark for political philosophers and legal scholars, as well as policymakers and individuals in the philanthropic world. With its thorough argumentation and sound grasp of legal detail, Just Giving offers a serious treatment of an important area, along with implications for institutional reform.� ?Anne L. Alstott, Yale Law School�In elegant, lucid prose, Rob Reich invites us to rethink the justification of state subsidies for philanthropy and raises the standard for what counts as just and fair philanthropic practice. This book offers a subtle evolution in paradigms for analyzing political economy by connecting the criticism and justification of philanthropy to an ideal of political equality. The place of philanthropy in our highly unequal society should matter to all of us and this book, rich with compelling insight, should too.�?Danielle Allen, director of the Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics at Harvard University and chair of the Mellon Foundation Board�Rob Reich writes with the precision of a political scientist and the perceptiveness of a philosopher, and in Just Giving delivers an essential treatise on the role of philanthropy in our democracy. By combining history, theory, and even-handed critique, Reich challenges us to wield the power of giving for justice.�?Darren Walker, president of the Ford Foundation �Rob Reich (no relation) shows how, through the charitable tax deduction, philanthropy is subsidized by the public but unaccountable to the public. So as wealth accumulates at the top and as government reduces its support for many nonprofit activities, decisions by family foundations and wealthy individuals about whom and what to support pose a profound challenge to democracy. Important, lucid, and timely.�?Robert B. Reich, author of The Common Good Read more See all Editorial Reviews
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