When Frank Prochaska first published his studies on philanthropy, he provided the most in-depth scholarship to date. But this research is now over 20 years old and is ready for review. It is also a purely historical analysis, with little archaeological content. This research seeks to enhance Prochaska's findings, using the archaeological record to evaluate, augment and further develop his findings. A complex web of personal and societal motivations interweave through individual philanthropic activity. Most research to date ignores this interconnectedness, or relegates it to subordinate status, producing a simplistic model. This research seeks to explore the relationship between personal impulse and societal pressure, investigating the affiliation between the two in diverse case studies, both UK and international. This is accomplished through archaeological methodology, and the exploration of material culture. The model proposed in this research provides a recognition of the complexity of personal and communal action. It draws heavily on a theoretical perspective that includes Bourdieu and Giddens. It places these theoretical perspectives within a practical and appropriate framework, to provide a robust analysis of change through philanthropic action. As such it complements much of the research of Prochaska, whilst providing a modern interpretation.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:bl.uk/oai:ethos.bl.uk:553426 |
| Date | January 2012 |
| Creators | Marino, Gordon Stewart |
| Contributors | Casella, Eleanor; Strange, Julie-Marie |
| Publisher | University of Manchester |
| Source Sets | Ethos UK |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Electronic Thesis or Dissertation |
| Source | https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/you-shall-be-taught-what-you-need-to-know-both-for-your-soul-and-bodies-annual-report-of-the-manchester-juvenile-reformatory-1857-the-archaeology-of-philanthropic-housing-and-the-development-of-the-modern-citizen(f4a87253-d50c-4ac4-bd72-6592b99275e9).html |
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