Brazilian Elites and their Philanthropy by Jessica Sklair PAPERBACK

Brazilian Elites and their PhilanthropyWealth at the Service of Development\nAuthor(s): Jessica Sklair\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781032122137, 978-1032122137\nSynopsis\nThis book explores the philanthropy of Brazilian elites during a key period in recent Brazilian history, from Workers Party president Lulas last term in office through to the election of far-right president Jair Bolsonaro.\n\nAgainst this backdrop of political upheaval, the book asks what philanthropy can reveal about the role of corporate and wealth elites in upholding the structures of socioeconomic inequality that continue to define Brazilian society. The book argues that around the world the private sectors growing engagement in international development has led to the emergence of a global philanthropic project centred on practices of \""philanthrocapitalism\"" and \""social finance,\"" which ultimately seeks to legitimise global capitalism .