Giving
How Each of Us Can Change the World
New York : Knopf, [2007]
Format: Book
Edition: First edition.
Description: xiii, 240 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
A look at how individual endeavors can save lives and solve problems, offering compelling examples of both citizen and corporate activism at work in the world today. "Almost everyone--regardless of income, available time, age, and skills--can do something useful for others and, in the process, strengthen the fabric of our shared humanity." Inspiring stories of people and organizations--some famous, as well as many private citizens whom readers will be hearing about for the first time--show that the act of giving takes many forms; that offerings of time, skills, objects, and ideas can be just as important as contributions of money; and that the lives of those who give are changed as well.--From publisher description.
Contents:
The explosion of private citizens doing public good -- Giving money -- Giving time -- Giving things -- Giving skills -- Gifts of reconciliation and new beginnings -- Gifts that keep on giving -- Model gifts -- Giving to good ideas -- Organizing markets for the public good -- Nonprofit markets can be organized too -- What about government? -- How much should you give and why?
ISBN:
9780307266743
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"Borzoi book."
Includes bibliographical references and webography (pages 215-226) and index.
Includes bibliographical references and webography (pages 215-226) and index.