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American Philanthropy (The Chicago History of American Civilization)

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This is great overview of philanthropy in the United States. You come away from this book understanding how much the idea of charity has morphed, and how much of an impact it has had through history. There is a lot to cover, and while I think it is largely done well, it does jump very quickly from one point to the next. Bremner spends adequate time on the biggies like Carnegie, but sometimes I wanted a little more details on the lesser known movements/philanthropists. But if you are looking for a comprehensive survey that's easy to read, this is it.