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Who really cares, the surprising truth about compassionate conservatism : America's charity divide--who gives, who doesn't, and why it matters, Arthur C. Brooks ; foreword by James Q. Wilson

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Who really cares, the surprising truth about compassionate conservatism : America's charity divide--who gives, who doesn't, and why it matters, Arthur C. Brooks ; foreword by James Q. Wilson

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-236) and index

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maps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Who really cares

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

70292045

Responsibility statement

Arthur C. Brooks ; foreword by James Q. Wilson

Sub title

the surprising truth about compassionate conservatism : America's charity divide--who gives, who doesn't, and why it matters

Summary

Presents an analysis of the the charitable contributions of various groups in society, based on income, education, race, religion, and politics and argues that charitable giving strengthens the nation as a whole, improving financial health and enhancing quality of life

Table Of Contents

Introduction: Charity and selfishness in America -- Is compassionate conservatism an oxymoron? -- Faith and charity -- Other people's money -- Income, welfare, and charity -- Charity begins at home -- Continental drift -- Charity makes you healthy, happy, and rich -- The way forward -- Appendix: The data on charity and selfishness

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