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Philanthropy is a form of altruism that consists of "private initiatives for the public good, focusing on quality of life". [1] Philanthropy contrasts with business initiatives, which are private initiatives for private good, focusing on material gain; and with government endeavors that are public initiatives for public good, such as those that focus on the provision of public services. [1]
Gemeinschaft (German pronunciation: [ɡəˈmaɪnʃaft] ⓘ) and Gesellschaft ([ɡəˈzɛlʃaft] ⓘ), generally translated as "community and society", are categories which were used by the German sociologist Ferdinand Tönnies in order to categorize social relationships into two types. [1]
This list of awards for contributions to society is an index to articles on notable awards for contributions to society. It excludes humanitarian and service awards , religion-related awards , peace prizes , law enforcement awards and honors and legal awards , which are covered by separate lists.
Pages in category "Awards for contributions to society" The following 31 pages are in this category, out of 31 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
The Charities of London, 1480–1660: The Aspirations and the Achievements of the Urban Society. Morris, Andrew (2015). "How the State and Labor Saved Charitable Fundraising: Community Chests, Payroll Deduction, and the Public–Private Welfare State, 1920–1950". Studies in American Political Development. 29 (1): 106– 125.
In the economics study of the public sector, economic and social development is the process by which the economic well-being and quality of life of a nation, region, local community, or an individual are improved according to targeted goals and objectives.
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 29 January 2025. Political philosophy emphasising social ownership of production For other uses, see Socialism (disambiguation). Part of a series on Socialism History Outline Development French Revolution Revolutions of 1848 Socialist calculation debate Socialist economics Ideas Calculation in kind ...
Generally, civil society has been referred to as a political association governing social conflict through the imposition of rules that restrain citizens from harming one another. [55] In the classical period, the concept was used as a synonym for the good society, and seen as indistinguishable from the state.