pt. I. Introduction -- ch. 1. Foundations and the challenge of legitimacy in comparative perspective / Steven Heydemann and Stefan Toepler -- ch. 2. American foundations : what justifies their unique privileges and power / Kenneth Prewitt -- pt. II. American perspectives -- ch. 3. American debates on the legitimacy of foundations / David C. Hammack -- ch. 4. Accountability and legitimacy in American foundation philanthropy / Peter Frumkin -- ch. 5. Redistributional effects of America's private foundations / Julian Wolpert -- ch. 6. Foundation legitimacy at the community level in the United States / Kirsten A. Grønbjerg -- pt. III. European perspectives -- ch. 7. Historical changes in foundation functions and legitimacy in Europe / Giuliana Gemelli -- ch. 8. Roles of foundations in Europe : a comparison / Helmut K. Anheier and Siobhan Daly -- ch. 9. Supporting culture and higher education : a German perspective / Rupert Graf Strachwitz -- ch. 10. Industrial foundations : foundation ownership of business companies / Steen Thomsen -- ch. 11. Foundation legitimacy at the community level in the United Kingdom / Diana Leat -- pt. V. Conclusion -- In search of legitimacy : similarities and differences between the continents / Mattei Dogan
