Overview

Recent trends in the social, economic and political lives of many communities have created new challenges for the not-for-profit sector, which, in turn, have demanded new legal and regulatory responses. This Research Handbook takes account of these developments, providing a thorough insight to current scholarship in the field of not-for-profit law. Contributions from both established and emerging scholars reflect a variety of disciplinary and jurisdictional perspectives. A range of topics relating to the not-for-profit sector are explored, including: the sector’s composition and scope, the legal conception of charity, the tax treatment of not-for-profits and their supporters, and the regulation of not-for-profits. The Research Handbook also examines the often-neglected topic of not-for-profits and the constitution. This interdisciplinary Research Handbook makes a seminal contribution to defining not-for-profit law as a distinctive field of study, and in doing so, lays a strong foundation for future research. Scholars working on not-for-profit studies, whether in law, economics, sociology, philosophy, political science or business management, will find this a compelling body of work as it covers all aspects of not-for-profit law. Those working within the sector, or providing legal advice to the sector, will also find this Research Handbook to be an indispensable source of information. Contributors: R. Atkinson, J. Beard, O.B. Breen, E. Brody, K. Chan, R. Colinvaux, G.E. Dal Pont, F. du Toit, M.P. Fleischer, B. Galle, J. Garton, M. Harding, D. Jensen, B.M. Leff, M.H. Lubetsky, B. Lucas, F. Martin, M. McGregor-Lowndes, D. Morris, A. O'Connell, A. Parachin, S. Pascoe, J. Picton, P. Ridge, R. Steinberg, M. Synge

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Author:   Matthew Harding
Publisher:   Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Imprint:   Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
ISBN:  

9781785369988

ISBN 10:   1785369989
Pages:   640
Publication Date:   28 December 2018
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Contents: Introduction Matthew Harding Part I Theories of the Not-for-Profit Sector 1. A Law and Economics Perspective on Nonprofit Organizations Richard Steinberg and Brian Galle 2. A Primer on the Neo-Classical Republican Theory of the Non-Profit Sector (And the Other Three Sectors Too) Rob Atkinson 3. A Charity Law Perspective on a Liberal Perspective on Charity Law Adam Parachin 4. The Not-for-Profit Sector: A Roman Catholic View Fr Brian Lucas Part II The Composition and Scope of the Not-for-Profit Sector 5. An Overview of the Not-for-Profit Sector Myles McGregor-Lowndes OAM 6. The Boundary between Not-for-Profits and Government Darryn Jensen 7. The Boundary between the Not-for-Profit and Business Sectors: Social Enterprise and Hybrid Models Benjamin M Leff 8. Donor Intention and Dialectic Legal Policy Frames John Picton Part III Not-for-Profit Organisations and the Constitution 9. Not-for-Profit Organisations, Public Law and Private Law Kathryn Chan 10. Not-for-Profit Organisations and Equality Law Francois du Toit 11. Charity Law and Freedom of Political Communication: the Australian Experience Jenny Beard 12. Not-for-Profit Law and Freedom of Religion Pauline Ridge Part IV The Legal Conception of Charity 13. The History and Future of the Law of Charity G E Dal Pont 14. Charity in Common Law and Civilian Jurisdictions Michael H Lubetsky 15. The Heads of Charity in Comparative Perspective Debra Morris 16. Public Benefit Post-Pemsel Mary Synge Part V The Tax Treatment of Not-for-Profit Organisations 17. Taxation and the Not-for-Profit Sector Globally: Common Issues, Different Solutions Ann O'Connell 18. Subsidizing Charity Liberally Miranda Perry Fleischer 19. Ways the Charitable Deduction Has Shaped the US Charitable Sector Roger Colinvaux 20. The Major Tax Concessions Granted to Charities in Australia, New Zealand, England, the United States of America and Hong Kong: What Lessons Can We Learn?' Fiona Martin 21. Reforming Tax Policy with Respect to Non-Profit Organisations Evelyn Brody Part VI The Regulation of Not-for-Profit Organisations 22. Principles of Regulation of Not-for-Profits Jonathan Garton 23. Design and Implementation of a Charitable Regulation Regime Brian Galle 24. Redefining the Measure of Success: A Historical and Comparative Look at Charity Regulation Oonagh B Breen 25. A Regulator's View Susan Pascoe AM Index

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'The Research Handbook on Not-for-Profit Law is an important and cutting-edge contribution on the range of fascinating issues that make up our not-for-profit law landscape. It will be invaluable for libraries, scholars, practitioners, nonprofit leaders and activists around the world as a resource for research and action.' --Mark Sidel, University of Wisconsin Madison, US'An inspiring and impressive work. It contributes to the understanding of the role of nonprofits, especially when they deliver welfare services. From this perspective legal frameworks are essential in creating the right environment in which nonprofits can operate to overcome inequalities. It is an interesting time for not-for-profit law.' --Alceste Santuari, University of Bologna, Italy

'The Research Handbook on Not-for-Profit Law is an important and cutting-edge contribution on the range of fascinating issues that make up our not-for-profit law landscape. It will be invaluable for libraries, scholars, practitioners, nonprofit leaders and activists around the world as a resource for research and action.' --Mark Sidel, University of Wisconsin Madison, US'An inspiring and impressive work. It contributes to the understanding of the role of nonprofits, especially when they deliver welfare services. From this perspective legal frameworks are essential in creating the right environment in which nonprofits can operate to overcome inequalities. It is an interesting time for not-for-profit law.' --Alceste Santuari, University of Bologna, Italy

`The Research Handbook on Not-for-Profit Law is an important and cutting-edge contribution on the range of fascinating issues that make up our not-for-profit law landscape. It will be invaluable for libraries, scholars, practitioners, nonprofit leaders and activists around the world as a resource for research and action.' -- Mark Sidel, University of Wisconsin-Madison, US `An inspiring and impressive work. It contributes to the understanding of the role of nonprofits, especially when they deliver welfare services. From this perspective legal frameworks are essential in creating the right environment in which nonprofits can operate to overcome inequalities. It is an interesting time for not-for-profit law.' -- Alceste Santuari, University of Bologna, Italy

`The Research Handbook on Not-for-Profit Law is an important and cutting-edge contribution on the range of fascinating issues that make up our not-for-profit law landscape. It will be invaluable for libraries, scholars, practitioners, nonprofit leaders and activists around the world as a resource for research and action.' -- Mark Sidel, University of Wisconsin-Madison, US `An inspiring and impressive work. It contributes to the understanding of the role of nonprofits, especially when they deliver welfare services. From this perspective legal frameworks are essential in creating the right environment in which nonprofits can operate to overcome inequalities. It is an interesting time for non profit law.' -- Alceste Santuari, University of Bologna, Italy

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Edited by Matthew Harding, Melbourne Law School, University of Melbourne, Australia

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