Anthropological field studies of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in their unique cultural and political contexts. Cultures of Doing Good: Anthropologists and NGOs serves as a foundational text to advance a growing subfield of social science inquiry: the anthropology of nong…
Celebrity Humanitarianism: the Ideology of Global Charity
by Kapoor, Ilan
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In the last two decades especially, we have witnessed the rise of ' celebrity' forms of global humanitarianism and charity work, spearheaded by entertainment stars, billionaires, and activist NGOs (e. g. Bob Geldof, Bono, Angelina Jolie, Madonna, Bill Gates, George Soros, Save D…
Celebrity humanitarianism: the ideology of global charity
by Kapoor, Ilan
fromInterventions
In the last two decades especially, we have witnessed the rise of 'celebrity' forms of global humanitarianism and charity work, spearheaded by entertainment stars, billionaires, and activist NGOs (e.g. Bob Geldof, Bono, Angelina Jolie, Madonna, Bill Gates, George Soros, Save Dar…
Public-private partnerships are an increasing aspect of the delivery of public policies and services across the world. This book draws upon a range of disciplines to offer theoretical perspectives upon their analysis as well as a range of case studies of their management from ar…
Human rights, environmentalism, and global justice: these transnational movements today face fierce opposition from networks of conservative activists promoting contrary aims. In this groundbreaking book, Clifford Bob analyzes the clashes, proposing a new model of global policy …
Maps of Central Asia Introduction: M. Holt Ruffin Civil Society in Central Asia: S. Frederick Starr The Legal Regulation of NG0s: Central Asia at a Crossroads: Scott Horton Freedom of Association and the Question of Its Realization in Kazakhstan: Government and Nonprofit Se…
1. Introduction: Jonathan A. Fox and L. David Brown 2. Partnership advocacy in World Bank environmental reform: David A. Wirth 3. Critical cooperation? Influencing the World Bank through policy dialogue And operational cooperation: Jane G. Covey 4. Indonesia: the struggle of…