A Crisis Of The Welfare State

Author : Evelyne Huber,John D. Stephens
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2010-04-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780226356495

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Development and Crisis of the Welfare State by Evelyne Huber,John D. Stephens Pdf

Evelyne Huber and John D. Stephens offer the most systematic examination to date of the origins, character, effects, and prospects of generous welfare states in advanced industrial democracies in the post—World War II era. They demonstrate that prolonged government by different parties results in markedly different welfare states, with strong differences in levels of poverty and inequality. Combining quantitative studies with historical qualitative research, the authors look closely at nine countries that achieved high degrees of social protection through different types of welfare regimes: social democratic states, Christian democratic states, and "wage earner" states. In their analysis, the authors emphasize the distribution of influence between political parties and labor movements, and also focus on the underestimated importance of gender as a basis for mobilization. Building on their previous research, Huber and Stephens show how high wages and generous welfare states are still possible in an age of globalization and trade competition.

Author : P. Starke,A. Kaasch,F. Van Hooren,Franca Van Hooren
Publisher : Springer
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2013-05-07
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781137314840

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The Welfare State as Crisis Manager by P. Starke,A. Kaasch,F. Van Hooren,Franca Van Hooren Pdf

This book presents an in-depth analysis of social policy reactions to international economic shocks in four different welfare states, over a 40-year period. It reveals how expansion and retrenchment are shaped by domestic politics and existing welfare state institutions.

Author : Ramesh Mishra
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Child welfare
ISBN : UVA:X000685453

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The Welfare State in Crisis by Ramesh Mishra Pdf

Author : Tijs Laenen,Bart Meuleman,Wim van Oorschot
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2020-08-28
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781788976305

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Welfare State Legitimacy in Times of Crisis and Austerity by Tijs Laenen,Bart Meuleman,Wim van Oorschot Pdf

Has there been change or continuity in the welfare attitudes of Europeans since the 2008 financial crisis? Using data from the European Social Survey, this book reveals how various types of welfare attitudes evolved between 2008, when the crisis triggered economic recessions and welfare reforms across Europe, and 2016, when most countries had largely recovered from that crisis.

Author : Farnsworth, Kevin,Irving, Zoë
Publisher : Policy Press
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2011-09-21
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781847428295

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Social policy in challenging times by Farnsworth, Kevin,Irving, Zoë Pdf

There is no precedent to the current economic crisis which looks set to redefine social policy debate throughout the globe. But its effects are not uniform across nations. Bringing together a range of expert contributions, the key lesson to emerge from this book is that 'the crisis' is better understood as a variety of crises, each mediated by national context. Consequently, there is an array of potential trajectories for welfare systems, from those where social policy is regarded as incompatible with the post-crisis economy to those where it is considered essential to future economic growth and security.

Author : Bent Greve
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2012-01-17
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781444362343

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The Times They Are Changing? by Bent Greve Pdf

The Times They Are Changing? Crisis and the Welfare State presents a series of readings from international policy researchers that examine the effects of the recent financial crisis on welfare states around the world. Provides comprehensive and in depth coverage of changes in welfare states as a result of the financial crisis Reveals how the financial crisis is changing our perception of the welfare states Features contributions from policy researchers and academics from around the world

Author : David Garland
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : POLITICAL SCIENCE
ISBN : 9780199672660

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The Welfare State by David Garland Pdf

This 'Very Short Introduction' discusses the necessity of welfare states in modern capitalist societies. Situating social policy in an historical, sociological, and comparative perspective, David Garland brings a new understanding to familiar debates, policies, and institutions.

Author : Michael Fabricant,Steve F. Burghardt,Irwin Epstein
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2016-09-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781315289151

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The Welfare State Crisis and the Transformation of Social Service Work by Michael Fabricant,Steve F. Burghardt,Irwin Epstein Pdf

This book has emerged in response to social service workers' vivid descriptions of changes in the practice of their craft during the past 15 years and to the scanty literature that addressed their concerns. Few works have attempted to explore the interplay between the recent broader changes affecting the welfare state (fiscal crisis, cost containment, privatization, etc) and the restructuring of social service work. Yet, it is clear that the fiscal decisions of the 1980s profoundly affected both the context and content of social service practice. "The Welfare State Crisis and the Transformation of Social Service Work" explores how these larger forces have created significant changes for the line practitioner. The greater push for caseload volume in the face of resource scarcity is redefining service encounters in ways that are more likely to meet the fiscal needs of the agency rather than the service needs of clients and the professional concerns of the worker. In short, the fiscal crisis of the past two decades has placed the enterprise of social services at risk. After empirically documenting the seriousness of the risk, "The Welfare State Crisis and the Transformation of Social Service Work" concludes with an exploration of new social service practice strategies that have the potential to integrate the individual, organization, communal, and social changes necessary for effective service interventions.

Author : Lise Lotte Hansen,Hanne Marlene Dahl,Laura Horn
Publisher : Policy Press
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2023-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781447361350

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A Care Crisis in the Nordic Welfare States? by Lise Lotte Hansen,Hanne Marlene Dahl,Laura Horn Pdf

Academic experts review the impact of neoliberal politics and ideology on the status of care work in Nordic countries.

Author : P. Starke,A. Kaasch,F. Van Hooren,Franca Van Hooren
Publisher : Springer
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2013-05-07
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781137314840

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The Welfare State as Crisis Manager by P. Starke,A. Kaasch,F. Van Hooren,Franca Van Hooren Pdf

This book presents an in-depth analysis of social policy reactions to international economic shocks in four different welfare states, over a 40-year period. It reveals how expansion and retrenchment are shaped by domestic politics and existing welfare state institutions.

Author : Asbjørn Wahl
Publisher : Pluto Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2011-12-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0745331408

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The Rise and Fall of the Welfare State by Asbjørn Wahl Pdf

In an age of government imposed austerity, and after 30 years of neo-liberal restructuring, the future of the welfare state looks increasingly uncertain. Asbjørn Wahl offers an accessible analysis of the situation across Europe, identifies the most important challenges, and presents practical proposals for combating the assault on welfare. Wahl argues that the welfare state should be seen as the result of a class compromise forged in the 20th century, which means that it cannot easily be exported internationally. He considers the enormous shifts in power relations and the profound internal changes to the welfare state which have occurred during the neo-liberal era, pointing to the paradigm shift that the welfare state is going through. This is illustrated by the shift from welfare to workfare and increased top-down control. A fascinating study in its own right, that will appeal to students of economics and politics. The Rise and Fall of the Welfare State also points to an alternative way forward for the trade union movement based on concrete examples of struggles and alliance-building.

Author : Francis G. Castles
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2004-07-08
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780199270170

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The Future of the Welfare State by Francis G. Castles Pdf

This assessment of the threat posed to modern welfare states by globalization and demographic change brings together empirical methods, current information from 21 countries and insights from across the social sciences. The author also presents likely trajectories of welfare state development in coming decades.

Author : P. Taylor-Gooby
Publisher : Springer
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2013-04-10
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781137328113

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The Double Crisis of the Welfare State and What We Can Do About It by P. Taylor-Gooby Pdf

This book analyses the immediate challenges from headlong cuts, root-and-branch restructuring and the longer-term pressures from population ageing. It demonstrates that a more humane and generous welfare state that will build social inclusiveness is possible and shows how it can be achieved.

Author : Ramesh Mishra
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:918775698

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The Welfare State in Crisis by Ramesh Mishra Pdf

Author : Christopher Pierson
Publisher : Penn State Press
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0271018615

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Beyond the Welfare State? by Christopher Pierson Pdf

First published in 1991, Beyond the Welfare State? has been thoroughly revised and updated for this new edition, which draws on the latest theoretical developments and empirical evidence. It remains the most comprehensive and sophisticated guide to the condition of the welfare state in a time of rapid and sometimes bewildering change. The opening chapters offer a scholarly but accessible review of competing interpretations of the historical and contemporary roles of the welfare state. This evaluation, based on the most recent empirical research, gives full weight to feminist, ecological, and "anti-racist" critiques and also develops a clear account of globalization and its contested impact upon existing welfare regimes. The book constructs a distinctive history of the international growth of welfare states and offers a comprehensive account of recent developments from "crisis" to "structural adjustment." The final chapters bring the story right up to date with an assessment of the important changes effected in the 1990s and the prospects for welfare states in the new millennium.