{"product_id":"burden-or-benefit-imperial-benevolence-and-its-legacies-paperback-softback-9780253219602","title":"Burden or Benefit?; Imperial Benevolence and Its Legacies (Paperback \/ softback) 9780253219602","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eBurden or Benefit?\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eImperial Benevolence and Its Legacies\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eHelen Gilbert (Edited by), Chris Tiffin (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780253219602\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 12 March 2008\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e240 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.5 x 15.6 x 1.6 cm, 0.363 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This book examines the evolution of the ideas and practices of benevolence, chiefly in the context of British imperialism, from the late eighteenth century to the present. The editors raise philosophical questions about the relationship between benevolence and self-interest, concluding that these concepts 'are not incompatible in the quest for a better world'. The collected essays cover more than a dozen examples of practical and theoretical benevolence, from the anti-slavery movement to modern activities such as refugee asylum, opposition to female genital mutilation and restoring the wetlands in post-Saddam Iraq. Of particular interest to Philanthropy UK readers will be Alan Lester's chapter on British humanitarianism and Sarah Richardson's chapter on women, philanthropy and imperialism in early nineteenth century Britain.\"—Beth Breeze, Publications Editor , \u003ci\u003ePhilanthropy UK Nwsltr\u003c\/i\u003e, September 2008, Issue 34\u003cbr\u003e \"This book examines the evolution of the ideas and practices of benevolence, chiefly in the context of British imperialism, from the late eighteenth century to the present. . . . The collected essays cover more than a dozen examples of practical and theoretical benevolence, from the anti-slavery movement to modern activities such as refugee asylum, opposition to female genital mutilation and restoring the wetlands in post-Saddam Iraq.September 2008\"—Beth Breeze, \u003ci\u003ePublications Editor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"...Burden or Benefit: Imperial Benevolence and Its Legacies will prove of interest to many students and scholars of British imperialism who will welcome this impressive work that reinterprets the complexities of the imperial past and sheds light on the present legacies.Jan. 2010\"—Dr Andrew Diniejko, \u003ci\u003eWarsaw University, Poland\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"A strong volume. . . . The book is accessible and will meet the needs of faculty who teach on empire, colonialism, philanthropy, charity, and related subjects.\"—Steven Heydemann, \u003ci\u003eGeorgetown University\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the name of benevolence, philanthropy, and humanitarian aid, individuals, groups, and nations have sought to assist others and to redress forms of suffering and deprivation. Yet the inherent imbalances of power between the giver and the recipient of this benevolence have called into question the motives and rationale for such assistance. This volume examines the evolution of the ideas and practices of benevolence, chiefly in the context of British imperialism, from the late 18th century to the present. The authors consider more than a dozen examples of practical and theoretical benevolence from the anti-slavery movement of the late 18th century to such modern activities as refugee asylum in Europe, opposition to female genital mutilation in Africa, fundraising for charities, and restoring the wetlands in southern, post-Saddam Iraq.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Introduction: What's Wrong with Benevolence?, Chris Tiffin and Helen Gilbert\u003cbr\u003e 2. A Short History of Benevolence, Patrick Brantlinger\u003cbr\u003e I. Colonial Burdens?\u003cbr\u003e 3. Thomas Fowell Buxton and the Networks of British Humanitarianism, Alan Lester \u003cbr\u003e 4. Settler Colonialism, Utility, Romance: E. G. Wakefield's Letter from Sydney, Lisa O'Connell\u003cbr\u003e 5. Benevolence, Slavery, and the Periodicals, Chris Tiffin\u003cbr\u003e 6. \"This Nineteenth Century of Progress and Humanity\": The Life and Times of Frederick Weld, Leigh Dale\u003cbr\u003e 7. Women, Philanthropy and Imperialism in Nineteenth-century Britain, Sarah Richardson\u003cbr\u003e 8. Blixen's Africa: Wonderland of the Self, Kirsten Holst Petersen\u003cbr\u003e II. Contemporary Benefits?\u003cbr\u003e 9. From Benevolence to Partnership: The Persistence of Colonial Legacies in Aotearoa-New Zealand, Chris Prentice \u003cbr\u003e 10. Refusing Benevolence: Gandhi, Nehru, and the Ethics of Postcolonial Relations, Rajeswari Sunder Rajan \u003cbr\u003e 11. Rescuing African Women and Girls: Benevolence and the Civilizing Mission in Anti-FGM Discourse, Wairimu Njambi \u003cbr\u003e 12. Benevolence and Humiliation: Thinking Migrants, Integration, and Security in Europe, Prem Kumar Rajaram \u003cbr\u003e 13. Hearts, Minds, and Wetlands: Stakeholders and Ecosystem Restoration from Florida's Everglades to the Mesopotamian Marshlands, William E. O'Brien \u003cbr\u003e Notes on Contributors \u003cbr\u003e Index\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Indiana University Press","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52525935034648,"sku":"9780253219602","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/burden-or-benefit-imperial-benevolence-and-its-legacies-paperback-softback-9780253219602","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}