Philanthrocapitalism: How Giving Can Save the World Paperback – Big Book, 17 November 2009

This book was really helpful for writing my critical thoughts on its content!

This excellent book is the first in-depth account of the new generation of philanthropists who will write the next few chapters of philanthropy. Most of the major new players that are currently coming on stage are covered, with a journalistic ethic of balancing the boosters' claims with the points of the critics. But, the book *is* discussing the voluntary parting of cash from billionaires, so it might be understandable that much of the material is somewhat sympathetic. Enough of the history of philanthropy is woven in to provide the background of past "philanthrocapitalists" like Carnegie and Rockefeller, and demonstrate that financial booms often are followed by a blossoming of giving. Of course, the method of social entrepreneurship is prominently featured.The book concludes with a tongue-in-cheek imagining of a gathering of the senior philanthrocapitalists in 2025 on Richard Branson's mansion in space: the Gates, Jeff Skoll, Oprah Winfrey, Mo Ibrahim, Angelina Jolie and the new U.S. president, Larry Page.

ビルゲイツ、バフェットなど億万長者による社会貢献活動について。民間企業・援助機関・ＮＧＯ・国際機関・市民団体には資金提供者（株主、政治家、市民等、政府）からの制約があるが、億万長者自信が資金提供者であるための強み、そしてその影響力についてたくさんの事例が書かれている。William EasterlyのThe White Man's Burden（国際援助期間への批評）と併せて読むと非常に分かりやすい。

Inspiring stories and presentation of good work being done in the world.

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