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Roelofs's book is a well-researched and well-written criticism of the role foundations play in placing implicit limits on public policy debates. Adopting a straight Marxist/Gramsciian rhetorical line, she provides compelling evidence that foundations are indeed hegemonic forces that define the scope of what is "reasonable" debate around issues, including a select few and discarding other "extreme" viewpoints, usually those on the left that are critical of market capitalism. It's a complex and subtle argument to make, since she is essentially trying to demonstrate the power of institutions that, by their own design and structure, do not profess to directly influence the policy making process. Roelofs succeeds brilliantly where others fail. I found her analysis of foundations' impact on foreign policy especially helpful. While her Marxist critique is one-dimensional and occasionally reaches odd conclusions, her critical perspective is so rare in the analysis of foundations that it is valuable for that reason alone. Too much of the literature on philanthropy comes from ex-foundation execs and boosterish "philanthropic studies" types who are little more than cheerleaders for these organizations who lack Roelofs's intellectual heft and gutsy, straightforward analysis. More scholars should follow her example to write sharp, critical studies of major institutions. Would be excellent for classroom use. It is a good complement to other critical works on philanthropy. See especially CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME by sociologist Theresa Odendahl, sadly out of print, that is based on interviews with philanthropists themselves.
