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Taylor & Francis Rockefeller Philanthropy and Modern Social Science 2013 Edition by David L Seim
Making use of untapped resources, Seim looks at the impact of the Rockefellers, viewed through the lens of their philanthropic support of social science from 1890-1940. Focusing specifically on the Rockefeller Foundation and the Laura Spelman Rockefeller Memorial, Seim connects the family's business success with its philanthropic enterprises. Table of contents :- Introduction 1 Business and Philanthropy 2 Two Rockefellers 3 Early Philanthropic Support of Social Science 4 Early Rockefeller Support of Social Science 5 The Laura Spelman Rockefeller Memorial 6 Research Centres 7 Research Fields 8 Research Organizations and Research Boundaries 9 Preparing for the Merger into the Rockefeller Foundation Conclusion