Charity Law And Social Inclusion An International Study

Charity Law and Social Inclusion: An international Study Kerry O'Halloran Social inclusion for marginalised groups is among the most important challenges facing Western governments today. The existence of alienated groups within a state disproportionately effects efforts to build and sustain civil society and the difficulties are set to increase as population displacement continues to impact upon developed nations. Profiling national and international social inclusion agendas, Charity Law and Social Inclusion examines the fit between the charity law framework and the needs of the socially marginalised in some leading common law nations '¬" the US, England and Wales, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and Canada. The book: examines the concepts of philanthropy, inclusion, alienation and justice considers the competing claims of philanthropy, legal rights and politics as appropriate methods of pursuing social justice explains how weaknesses in charity law obstruct philanthropic intervention makes recommendations for changes to the legal framework governing philanthropy. O'Halloran argues that our common charity law heritage must be updated and coordinated to be capable of addressing social inclusion in the twenty-first century. It will be of interest to academics and students in social policy, sociology and law, as well as professionals in community and voluntary work. Kerry O'Halloran is Adjunct Professor at the Centre of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies, Queensland University of Technology, Australia. Sociology / public policy / lawO'Halloran, Kerry is the author of 'Charity Law And Social Inclusion An International Study', published 2007 under ISBN 9780415347228 and ISBN 041534722X.