Who Really Cares :

Brooks, Arthur C., 1964-

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. - New York, N.Y. : Basic Books, c2006. - xiii, 250 p. : maps ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 209-236) and index.

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.

9780465008216 (hardcover : alk. paper) 0465008216 (hardcover : alk. paper)


Charities--United States.
Voluntarism--United States.
Liberals--Charitable contributions--United States.
Conservatives--Charitable contributions--United States.
Charity--Political aspects.

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