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Philanthropy, which generally refers to an affection for mankind, is manifested in donations of money,...
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Prosocial behavior refers to "voluntary actions that are intended to help or benefit another individual or group of individuals" (Eisenberg and Mussen 1989, 3). This...
Alexis de Tocqueville, a French civil servant from an aristocratic family, wrote Democracy in America following a nine month visit to the United States in 1831-32. Tocqueville journeyed to the United States...
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Alexis de Tocqueville (1805 - 1859) was a Frenchman who came to America in 1831 to study prison reform. In the two years of his journey through America, Tocqueville became...
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For over 225 years, The Constitution of the United Stateshas been at the center of all political structure in the United States. According to the American Heritage Dictionary from 1981...
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The Bill of Rights is the collective name of the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution. The Bill of Rights identified the limitations...
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Philanthropy can be described as charity, helping someone, giving to someone or a cause, or doing good. Philanthropy is not simply helping someone you...
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Patriotism involves citizens displaying devotion to their country, including devotion to the fundamental values and principles upon which it depends (Michigan Department of...
Biographical Highlights
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation provide grants to organizations that advance their mission and adequately steward the legacy of David and...