{"title":"Rhodri Davies","description":"\u003cp\u003eRhodri Davies offers thought-provoking works that delve into the nuances of philanthropy, exploring its purposes and impacts within society. His writing encourages readers to critically examine the role of giving and social responsibility in contemporary life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders interested in education and social thought will find Davies' books both insightful and stimulating, blending clear analysis with a reflective approach to complex topics. His work invites a deeper understanding of how philanthropy shapes communities and individual lives.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"what-is-philanthropy-for-by-rhodri-davies-9781529226928","title":"What Is Philanthropy For?","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoes charitable giving still matter but need to change?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePhilanthropy, the use of private assets for public good, has been much criticised in recent years. Do elite philanthropists wield too much power? Is big-money philanthropy unaccountable and therefore anti-democratic? And what about so-called \"tainted donations\" and \"dark money\" funding pseudo-philanthropic political projects? The COVID-19 pandemic has amplified many of these criticisms, leading some to conclude that philanthropy needs to be fundamentally reshaped if it is to play a positive role in our future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRhodri Davies, drawing on his deep knowledge of the past and present landscape of philanthropy, explains why it's important to ask what philanthropy is for because it has for centuries played a major role in shaping our world. Considering the alternatives, including charity, justice, taxation, the state, democracy and the market, he examines the pressing questions that philanthropy must tackle if it is to be equal to the challenges of the 21st century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47433312796908,"sku":"9781529226928","price":21.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781529226928.jpg?v=1774765220"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/rhodri-davies.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}