Internet philanthropy in China /

"The progress of philanthropy has marked important milestones for civilization. The prosperity of the internet in China has been a great catalyzer for charity and has attracted worldwide attention. This book is the work of Charles Chen Yidan, "the Father of China's internet philanthro...

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Main Authors: 陈一丹 (Author)
Corporate Authors: 腾讯研究院 (Producer); 腾讯公益慈善基金会 (Producer)
Group Author: 吴朋阳; 周子祺; 马天骄
Published: 中国人民大学出版社,
Publisher Address: 北京 :
Publication Dates: 2019.
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Edition: 第1版.
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Summary: "The progress of philanthropy has marked important milestones for civilization. The prosperity of the internet in China has been a great catalyzer for charity and has attracted worldwide attention. This book is the work of Charles Chen Yidan, "the Father of China's internet philanthropy". It is based on the long-term research and practices of Tencent Research and Tencent Foundation. It reviews the recent history of internet-based charity during the past 20 years. It provides a first-time comprehensive review and study of internet-based charity from different dimensions, including the nature of internet-based charity, typical innovations and practices at homeand abroad, as well as future prospects for integrating new technology and charity. It offers important insights into the transformation of many charitable organizations, the regulatory approach of governments toward these organizations, and the development of future society. This book contains not only a large set of the latest data from foreign countries but also exclusive interviews of many industry experts, including the directors of online charity platforms and chairmen of typical charitable organizations. It provides valuable references and is highly recommendedfor enterprises, organizations, and authorities thatwant to understand and promote the advancement of philanthropy in China. "-- Book jacket.
Item Description: "A debut masterpiece by the father of China's internet philanthropy."
"Recommended book for those engaged in philanthropic undertakings in both public and private sectors."
Carrier Form: 3, 5, 486 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
ISBN: 9787300264189
7300264182
Index Number: HV418
CLC: D632.1-39
Call Number: D632.1-39/C518/chi
Contents: Introduction -- Prologue: a painting connecting you to charity -- Part I. In China: the rise of internet philanthropy ; 1. History of China's internet philanthropy ; 2. The rise of online charity platforms ; 3. Charitable Organizations' "Labor Pains" and "Transformation" ; 4. The activated businesses and public ; 5. Govenmental support and regulations -- Part II. Global vision: internet philanthropy in charitable countries ; 6. The United States: volunteer spirit and technology innovation ; 7. The UK: the tradition of philanthropy and government support ; 8. Japan: from government oversight to shared governance -- Part III. In retrospection: internet philanthropy reshapes social connections ; 9. Definition of philanthropy ; 10. The influence of social atomization ; 11. Internet philanthropy reshapes social connections -- Part IV. In the future: where will internet philanthropy lead us to? ; 12. Key issues and challenges facing China's philanthropy ; 13 Transforming technological results to social progress ; 14. Towards more diversified and comprehensive philanthropy governance ; 15. Culture: shaping a philanthropic culture with emotionalism, rationalism and inclusion -- End: long-term pursuit of rational philanthropy.