Nonprofits for Hire: The Welfare State in the Age of Contracting. (book reviews)

The choice between politics and markets is a recurring concern of political scientists. In recent years, that choice has become more complicated, due to the emergence of a strong third sector--the nonprofit sector. There are now over 1.2 million nonprofits in the United States, and nonprofits account for 10% of our nation's workforce. In belated recognition of these facts, scholars from various disciplines are beginning to take nonprofits seriously.

Three recent books illustrate the range of relevant questions. Hall traces the social, political, and economic history of nonprofits. ...

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