This interdisciplinary book brings together leading scholars to explore how cultural practices and traditions shape philanthropic efforts in education across diverse regions. Offering a comprehensive overview of the field, it identifies key theoretical developments, emerging research topics, and innovative methodologies that are transforming education philanthropy.

Expert contributors analyze the role of philanthropy and organized funding in education, drawing on case studies from across Asia and the Americas. They delve into the impact of donor social identities on fostering inclusive and equitable philanthropy. The book examines historical trends in foundation giving and education reform, emphasizing the challenges of aligning donor priorities with social and educational equity in the increasingly complex landscape of education philanthropy. Drawing on both qualitative and quantitative approaches, contributors offer novel insights into donor motivation and societal impact, including perspectives from cognitive neuroscience. These findings illuminate critical pathways for advancing research in philanthropy and education.

Advancing Research in Philanthropy and Education is an essential resource for students and scholars in politics and public policy, research methods, and education. Policy advisors, educational administrators, and philanthropy professionals will also benefit from its actionable insights and global perspective on education philanthropy.

About the Author
Edited by Noah D. Drezner, Professor of Higher Education, Teachers College, Columbia University, USA and Visiting Professor, Institute for Law and Philanthropy, Buchman Faculty of Law, Tel Aviv University, Israel

Reviews
'A welcome contribution to much-needed knowledge on the relationships between philanthropy and education. The variety of disciplines, innovative modes of analysis and contributors from a range of perspectives result in a valuable resource that will help guide excellence in future scholarship and practice.' -- Amir Pasic, Indiana University, USA
'Noah Drezner assembles a notable group of global scholars, advancing critical research on education philanthropy. This timely volume explores socio-economic roles and challenges. A vital resource for scholars and practitioners, it sparks essential conversations on equity, social mobility, and philanthropy's evolving role in education and its impact, identifying emerging opportunities for research, practice, and policy.' -- Galia Feit, Tel-Aviv University, Israel



Book Information
ISBN 9781789904093
Author Noah D. Drezner
Format Hardback
Page Count 288
Imprint Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Publisher Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd