THE ONE-HUNDRED YEAR HISTORY OF THE PHELPS-STOKES FUND AS A FAMILY PHILANTHROPY, 1911-2011:
The Oldest American Operating Foundation of the African Diaspora, Native Americans, and the Urban and Rural Poor
Author: | Chiu, Belinda H.Y. |
Year: | 2012 |
Pages: | 468 |
ISBN: | 0-7734-3925-0 978-0-7734-3925-2 |
Price: | $279.95 |
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A historical examination of the Phelps-Stokes Fund and its impact on education.
Reviews
“Dr. Chiu’s book points to the great accomplishments of a small, family philanthropy in contributing to the education and achievements of African Americans, Native Americans and Africans in a rapidly changing world. “ – Prof. George Clement Bond
Teachers College, Columbia University
“This book is a must-read for those interested in educational policies with respect to Native Americans, African Americans, and Africans, as well as transfer of policies across national boundaries.” – Prof. Hope Jensen Leichter Teachers College, Columbia University
Table of Contents
FOREWARD BY GEORGE CLEMENT BOND
AUTHOR’S PREFACE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
CHAPTER 1 Introduction
CHAPTER 2 Grounding the Research
CHAPTER 3 Themes of a Family Narrative
CHAPTER 4 The Fund in Transition
CHAPTER 5 Conclusions