Burden or benefit?, imperial benevolence and its legacies
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Burden or benefit?, imperial benevolence and its legacies
Language
eng
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no index present
Literary form
non fiction
Main title
Burden or benefit?
Medium
electronic resource
Nature of contents
dictionaries
Series statement
Philanthropic and nonprofit studies
Sub title
imperial benevolence and its legacies
Summary
In the name of benevolence, philanthropy, and humanitarian aid, individuals, groups, and nations have sought to assist others and to redress forms of suffering and deprivation. Yet the inherent imbalances of power between the giver and the recipient of this benevolence have called into question the motives and rationale for such assistance. This volume examines the evolution of the ideas and practices of benevolence, chiefly in the context of British imperialism, from the late 18th century to the present. The authors consider more than a dozen examples of practical and theoretical benevolence from the anti-slavery movement of the late 18th century to such modern activities as refugee asylum in Europe, opposition to female genital mutilation in Africa, fundraising for charities, and restoring the wetlands in southern, post-Saddam Iraq
Target audience
adult
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