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We praise those people who do things for others. But the symbolic power of giving means glow of 'goodness' that charity provides can be taken advantage of. Drawing on original data and Bourdieu's sociology, this book examines a wide range of charity examples to provide an entertaining critique of how contemporary charity works.

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“A hugely relevant and important book for how we understand the institution of charity and how it mobilises and utilises symbolic power. A must read for all scholars of charity.” Eddy Hogg, University of Kent

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Introduction Giving and getting: Using charity’s symbolic power #humblebrags and the good giving self on social media Charities, expertise, and policy The kids aren’t alright: The collapse of Kids Company Poppy fascism Effective altruism and ignoring charity’s symbolic power Conclusions: The good glow Methodological Appendix

The Good Glow

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      Publisher: Policy Press
      Publication Date: 01/06/2020
      ISBN13: 9781447344902, 978-1447344902
      ISBN10: 1447344901
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      Charities and philanthropy

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      We praise those people who do things for others. But the symbolic power of giving means glow of 'goodness' that charity provides can be taken advantage of. Drawing on original data and Bourdieu's sociology, this book examines a wide range of charity examples to provide an entertaining critique of how contemporary charity works.

      Trade Review
      “A hugely relevant and important book for how we understand the institution of charity and how it mobilises and utilises symbolic power. A must read for all scholars of charity.” Eddy Hogg, University of Kent

      Table of Contents
      Introduction Giving and getting: Using charity’s symbolic power #humblebrags and the good giving self on social media Charities, expertise, and policy The kids aren’t alright: The collapse of Kids Company Poppy fascism Effective altruism and ignoring charity’s symbolic power Conclusions: The good glow Methodological Appendix

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