Philanthropy and Cultural Imperialism: The Foundations at Home and Abroad

Arnove compiles critical essays on the global reach of major U.S. foundations (Carnegie, Rockefeller, Ford). Contributors argue these institutions exert significant cultural and political influence abroad through their funding priorities. They contend that this influence shapes democratic discourse and reinforces U.S. ideological frameworks, effectively acting as agents of cultural imperialism rather than purely benevolent actors, often at the expense of other nations' interests.