Internet Philanthropy in China / / by Yidan Chen

• Autore: Chen Yidan
• Pubblicazione: Singapore : , : Springer Nature Singapore : , : Imprint : Palgrave Macmillan, , 2021
• Edizione: 1st ed. 2021.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (442 pages)
• Disciplina: 361.70951
• Soggetto topico: Economic history; Social structure; Equality; Digital media; Economy-wide Country Studies; Social Structure; Digital and New Media
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Part Ⅰ. In China: The Rise of Internet Philanthropy -- 1. History of China's Internet Philanthropy -- 2. The Rise of Online Fundraising Information Platforms -- 3. Philanthropic Civil Society Organizations' "Labor Pains" and "Transformation" -- 4. The Activated Businesses and Public -- 5. Governmental Support and Regulations -- Part Ⅱ. Global Vision: Internet Philanthropy in Charitable Countries -- 6. The United States: Voluntary Spirit and Technological Innovation -- 7. The UK: The Tradition of Philanthropy and Government Support -- 8. Japan: From Government Supervision to Shared Governance -- Part III. In Retrospection: Internet Philanthropy Reshapes Connections in Atomized Society -- 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? -- 12. Key Issues and Challenges Facing Philanthropy in China -- 13. Transforming Technological Results into Social Progress -- 14. Towards More Diversified and Comprehensive Governance Over Philanthropy -- 15. Culture: Shaping a Philanthropic Culture with Emotionalism, Rationalism and Inclusion -- Epilogue: Long-Term Pursuit of Rational Philanthropy -- Supplement: A Chronicle of Events of the Development of Internet Philanthropy (1995-2020).
• Sommario/riassunto: 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 Institute and the 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 home and 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 towards 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 recommended for enterprises, organizations, and authorities that want to understand and promote the advancement of philanthropy in China. CHEN Yidan (陈一丹, born 1971), also known as Charles CHEN, is a Chinese internet entrepreneur and philanthropist. He is a core founder of Tencent, founder of the Tencent Foundation, founder of the Chen Yidan Charity Foundation, and founder of the Yidan Prize.
• Titolo autorizzato: Internet Philanthropy in China
• ISBN: 9789811625664; 9811625662
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910495250103321
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