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Buying Respectability

- Philanthropy and Urban Society in Transnational Perspective, 1840s to 1930s

About Buying Respectability

The process of cultural borrowing and intercultural transfer shaped urban landscapes with the building of libraries, museums, and social housing projects. This book offers a contribution to the field of transnational history, and establishes philanthropy as a prime example of the conversion of economic resources into social and cultural capital.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780253352743
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 256
  • Published:
  • March 31, 2009
  • Dimensions:
  • 155x235x23 mm.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: December 11, 2024

Description of Buying Respectability

The process of cultural borrowing and intercultural transfer shaped urban landscapes with the building of libraries, museums, and social housing projects. This book offers a contribution to the field of transnational history, and establishes philanthropy as a prime example of the conversion of economic resources into social and cultural capital.

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