| Edition |
1st ed. |
| Description |
1 online resource (xvi, 220 pages) |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 215-217). |
| Contents |
Beginnings -- Have a heart -- Live from the heart -- Altruism transcends the selfish genes -- A second chance at life -- Origins of altruism meme -- A living miracle -- The game theory of giving -- The daughter with golden smile -- Generosity isn't altruism -- This too shall pass -- What motivates donors? -- Divine intervention -- The ultimate aim of altruism -- When prayers are answered -- Transforming lives can lead to happiness -- A shot at normal life -- Love is a two-way street -- Rain in the time of drought -- Giving gratitude -- The heart that pumped dreams -- Optimism as art of living -- Power of hope amidst no option -- Grit, focus and determination -- The hour of happiness -- Developing the drive to do good -- The spirit of never giving up -- Creating 'impact' through giving -- Against all odds -- Every soul is a phoenix -- Light at the end of a dark tunnel -- Wishing upon a shooting star -- The change makers -- Reflections. |
| Summary |
A deep analysis of the other side of philanthrophy on how motivation and realization impact people to give supplemented with real life stories on the way they became catalysts for positive change. |
| Note |
Online resource; title from electronic title page (EbscoHost, viewed December 12, 2019). |
| Subject |
Altruism.
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Altruism -- India.
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FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS -- Life Stages -- General.
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PSYCHOLOGY -- Developmental -- General.
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PSYCHOLOGY -- Developmental -- Lifespan Development.
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PSYCHOLOGY -- General.
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Altruism. (OCoLC)fst00806239
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India. (OCoLC)fst01210276
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| Added Author |
Vira, Suhasini, author.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Vira, Ratna. Why people give. Thousand Oaks, CA : Sage Publications, 2019 935328581X (OCoLC)1102324327 |
| ISBN |
9789353285838 (electronic book) |
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9353285836 (electronic book) |
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9789353285821 (electronic book) |
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9353285828 (electronic book) |
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