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This chapter defines philanthropy and explains why it is so important and controversial. It explains its connections with innovation and entrepreneurship. Philanthropy is defined by its function, form and source. A brief history of philanthropy is provided, including in the USA, UK, China and Germany. The extent of philanthropic giving is described.
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Dodgson, M., Gann, D. (2020). What Is Philanthropy and Why Is It Important and Controversial?. In: Philanthropy, Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Palgrave Pivot, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-38017-5_1
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