For the Common Good?: American Civic Life and the Golden Age of Fraternity
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The Golden Age of Fraternity was a unique time in American history. Joining clubs, fraternities, militias, and mutual benefit societies between the Civil and First World Wars was so prevalent that many contemporaries see it as a model for a revitalization of American civil society today. Relying on extensive analysis of city directories, club histories, and membership lists, For the Common Good? aims to dispel many of the myths about the curative powers of clubbing while bringing to light the hidden lessons therein.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0195148584
ISBN13:9780195148589
Release Date:July 2003
Publisher:Oxford University Press
Length:304 Pages
Weight:1.00 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 6.3" x 9.2"
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Americas Business & Investing History Humanities Job Hunting & Careers Linguistics Modern (16th-21st Centuries) Philanthropy & Charity Political History Political Science Politics & Government Politics & Social Sciences Public Affairs & Policy Social Science Social Sciences Social Services & Welfare Volunteer Work Words, Language & GrammarCustomer Reviews
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Original, even radical--and also convincing
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
This book is a radical reinterpretation of the role of certain types of voluntary associations in American civil society. It first reviews the history of fraternal orders and secret societies in the 19th century and then expands its focus to other, related types of voluntary organization. Overall, I found it a convincing and eye-opening account of the roles of self-interest and organizational competition in the non-profit sector. The author makes some claims about the desirability of non-profits that you may not agree with, but he at least sheds revealing new light on a subject otherwise treated with kid gloves.
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