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Capitalism meets altruism; a provocative philanthropic debate.
This book peels back layers on a vital discourse that could reshape how you view corporate responsibility and philanthropy. Reading it is like sitting at a roundtable with intellectual titans, dissecting Bill Gates' vision of melding profit with purpose. It's an enriching read for anyone intrigued by the potential for business to be a force for global betterment.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9781847374103
Authors:
Michael Kinsley
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd
Date of Publication: 2008-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 3.22
(rated by 201 readers)
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Capitalism meets altruism; a provocative philanthropic debate.
This book peels back layers on a vital discourse that could reshape how you view corporate responsibility and philanthropy. Reading it is like sitting at a roundtable with intellectual titans, dissecting Bill Gates' vision of melding profit with purpose. It's an enriching read for anyone intrigued by the potential for business to be a force for global betterment.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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