Rockefeller Philanthropy and Modern Social Science Contributor(s): Seim, David L. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1848933916 ISBN-13: 9781848933910 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $161.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2013 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Corporate & Business History - General - Social Science | Philanthropy & Charity - Business & Economics | Economics - General |
Dewey: 361.763 |
LCCN: 2012537488 |
Series: Studies in Business History |
Physical Information: 0.69" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.24 lbs) 288 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - 20th Century - Chronological Period - 21st Century - Cultural Region - Russia |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Making use of untapped resources, Seim looks at the impact of the Rockefellers, viewed through the lens of their philanthropic support of social science from 1890-1940. Focusing specifically on the Rockefeller Foundation and the Laura Spelman Rockefeller Memorial, Seim connects the family's business success with its philanthropic enterprises. |