Social welfare, social policy and social services Books

Book SynopsisThis invigorating book approaches social policy as a response to socioeconomic tensions and conflicts brought about by capitalist development, exploring how such policy reflects and shapes the world of work and socioeconomic life. Ayşe Buğra presents a historical overview of the ideas and politics of social policy in a discussion framed around the interrelated questions of poverty, work and inequality. Tracing the origins of modern social policy back from the early capitalist societies of Europe to the present era of global neoliberal capitalism, Buğra explores the debates on social assistance, labour market regulation and social risk protection in different phases of capitalist history. Chapters discuss liberal, conservative and socialist imaginations of society and conceptualisations of social justice, highlighting the complexity of the conflicts and alliances shaping the politics of social policy. The book ultimately draws attention to the contemporary relevance of the history of social policy and politics for the current state of global politics, marked by the rise of authoritarian populist trends. Bringing a unique perspective to critical scholarship on capitalism, Social Policy in Capitalist History will prove indispensable to academics and postgraduate students of economic history and sociology, social policy, industrial and employment relations and political economy.Trade Review‘In a masterful historical sweep, Ayse Bugra presents a political-economic theory of social policy, its doctrine and practice in the critical intersection between capitalism and society, retracing its development from the early modern period to today’s end of globalization as we know it.’ -- Wolfgang Streeck, Max Planck Institute for the Study of Societies, Cologne, Germany‘This insightful book serves as a timely reminder of the profound influence of ideas in shaping the evolution of social policy, especially in an era marked by a dearth of reasoned alternatives to the prevailing global order that is marred by inequality and insecurity. This book offers a unique perspective on the inherently political nature of social policy debates, anchoring them within the historical context of capitalism, including the post-Second World War transformations in peripheral economies.’ -- Volkan Yilmaz, Ulster University, Northern Ireland, UK‘Most social theorists and economists would agree that government programs to help the poor, the sick, the unemployed, and the old are part and parcel of a capitalist economy. Any workable form of capitalism requires society to be sheltered from the extreme risks it would otherwise be exposed to from unregulated markets. But as Ayşe Buğra’s fascinating book shows, the specific form that social policy should take under capitalism is unclear and has long been contested. Buğra provides a thorough and incisive account of the intellectual history of social policy, from the 16th century to our post-pandemic economy.’ -- Dani Rodrik, Harvard University, USTable of ContentsContent: Introduction to Social policy in capitalist history 1 From charity reform to the New Poor Law 2 On equality, class and classical political economy precepts 3 From the post-Second World War ‘restoration of habitation’ to the crisis of the restoration 4 Social policy in a globalized economy: neoliberalsim, crisis and response Conclusion Bibliography

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Book SynopsisElgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and law, expertly written by the world’s leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas.Extensively updated, this second edition of the Advanced Introduction to Social Policy provides a concise overview of the field that takes newer realities into account as well as taking insights from the traditional social policy canon. Daniel Béland and Rianne Mahon draw on both classic and contemporary theories to illuminate the broad processes that are putting pressure on existing social policy arrangements and raising new research questions.Key Features: Assesses the social policy implications of changing gender relations and the increasing salience of ethnic diversity Focuses on both the advanced industrial world and the growing significance of the Global South as a site of social policy innovation Provides a global perspective on social policy that features systematic attention to transnational actors, moving beyond the methodological nationalism that has traditionally marked the field Presenting a lucid and up-to-date overview of comparative and global social policy, this thoroughly revised second edition will prove vital to researchers, university students, and university instructors of social policy, political science, sociology, public policy, and social work.Trade Review‘In this timely second edition, Daniel Béland and Rianne Mahon bring new contexts and debates to their outstanding foundational social policy text. These include global crises, wars, and global social governance. It remains an admirably succinct and clear yet comprehensive text, perfect for undergraduate and postgraduate students of social policy and related subjects. The authors combine classic social policy concepts with key contemporary theories and issues. They show how political, social, and economic contexts influence shifts in thinking and the movement of ideas. The book importantly references the significance of social policies of different global regions. It will continue to appeal to a wide international audience.’ -- Fiona Williams, University of Leeds, UK‘This book delivers a superb concise introduction to social policy. With a wonderful flow and a truly global perspective, it draws from the finest of the classics and contemporary research to address the ideas and societal transformations that have deeply changed the face of social policy. Millions of people on the move, the travel of ideas, intense statecrat, critical feminist voices across the globe, all make their way into the novel contribution Béland and Mahon make to the teaching of social policy. In addition to refining arguments and including new material regarding subjects already present in the first edition, this new edition addresses the consequences of authoritarian parties and movements on social policy. It also elaborates on the role of war and crises like pandemics and climate change in welfare state building. As such, this improved second edition is even more of a must have on social policy courses in Latin America and the global South than the first one.’ -- Juliana Martínez Franzoni, Universidad de Costa Rica‘Daniel Béland and Rianne Mahon provide advanced students with an excellent overview of systems of social provision and regulation worldwide, notable for its theoretical sophistication and compelling empirical materials. The authors engage with the practical and analytic challenges to welfare states, and their analysts, posed by globalization and global governance, increased migration, transformations in household forms and gender relations, and shifting racial/ethnic dynamics. Moreover, the book is well-grounded in the rich comparative traditions of welfare studies while also attending to innovative theoretical trends.’ -- Ann Shola Orloff, Northwestern University, USTable of ContentsContents: Introduction 1. Capitalism, citizenship, and solidarity 2. Explaining social policy development: theoretical perspectives 3. Classifying countries: reconsidering welfare regimes 4. Taking ideas seriously in social policy 5. Social exclusion, new social risks, and social investment 6. Changing gender norms, welfare regime forms 7. Social policy and the politics of diversity 8. Globalization and social policy Conclusion References Index

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Book SynopsisIn the face of major global demographic change, social care policy and practice are in urgent need of radical reform and reassessment. Rising poverty, inequality and pressure on local communities internationally, are also increasing the urgent need for reform. Drawing on the crisis-ridden UK experience as a case-study, this highly original book identifies the limits of the traditional welfare state in taking forward policy for the twenty-first century. The proposals amount to a renewed approach to social care, based on the philosophy of independent living as originally developed by the international disabled people’s movement and subsequently embodied in a United Nations treaty applicable to all in need of care and support. Despite wide international sign up since adoption in 2008 there is little evidence of any nation successfully delivering. For the first time, this book offers both a blueprint for an environmentally sustainable, rights-based approach to social care and a practical route to achieving it.Trade Review‘This book is exactly what is needed now. Government and professionals alike are deeply struggling with the complex social care crisis. I know, I sit on the House of Lord's Adult Social Care Select Committee. We are all grappling with how to draft recommendations which will have any likelihood of being implemented. The book explains the type of reforms necessary, so the system works for all. The proposals which reconcile the human and financial imperatives, offer us a real opportunity to recognise and grasp the social care nettle, once and for all!’ -- Baroness Jane Campbell of Surbiton, DBE‘We tend to hear the same things time and again about social care and its crises. This book offers a breath of fresh air, presenting challenges to the usual orthodoxy and drawing on the authors' wealth of experience and involvement in social care research, practice and lived experiences.’ -- Jill Manthorpe, Professor of Social Work, King’s College London, Director of the National Institute of Health Research, Policy Research Unit in Health and Social Care Workforce‘The omnipresent debate about social care in the UK, and beyond, demands a radical and imaginative solution that places rights and sustainability at its core. This book does just that, offering a coherent, accessible blueprint for a transformative, inclusive and practical approach. I really enjoyed reading it.’ -- Alisoun Milne, Professor Emeritus of Social Gerontology and Social Work, University of Kent. Research Excellence Framework 2021 Sub Panel member Social Work and Social Policy‘The authors cogently outline a credible solution to solve the adult social care crisis and set out a pathway to create a framework that provides independent living for people who need care and support. Clearly written, the book is an interesting read for service users; a must read for professionals.’ -- Donald O’Neal, Author of The Lack of Care Act 2014: Service users’ perspectives of a failing adult social care system‘In part a detailed historical account, in part a clarion call to a better future, this important analysis deserves a wide readership. Both erudite and accessible, it is written with passion and compassion. The views of people on the receiving end of social care are centre stage, as are both the evidence base to underpin policy going forward and the global forces that will shape the future context. It stands too as a celebration of social care, what it offers and what it deserves. As such, it provides the strongest possible foundation for action to transform “a Cinderella service in the shadow of healthcare” into a rights-based, sustainable and just system.’ -- Suzy Braye, Professor Emeritus Social Work, University of Sussex and formerly Editor in Chief of European Journal of Social Work‘A must-read for anyone with any interest in social care. Beresford and Slasberg have brought together their extensive knowledge to powerfully expose the realities of a system responsible for support that is essential for social well-being and of growing demographic importance yet historically neglected, under-funded and concealed from public comprehension by complexity and spin. They make a compelling case for the need for urgent change.’ -- Ellen Clifford, Disabled activist, disability consultant and writer. Author of The War on Disabled People, winner of the 2021 Bread and Roses award for radical publishing‘This book comes at a very opportune time, when social care throughout the UK is in dire need of re-acquainting itself with its foundational ethics, values and purpose. Beresford and Slasberg boldly advance a new paradigm, based on a person-centred, human rights-based approach. Written in a clear and understandable format, the book would be of equal benefit to students, policy makers, and practitioners.’ -- James Elder-Woodward, Disabled Activist, Chair of Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living, Vice-Convenor Inclusion ScotlandTable of ContentsContents: Foreword David Brindle Introduction to The Future of Social Care PART I SOCIAL CARE IN THE UK: HOW IT WORKS AND HOW IT GOT HERE 1. Social care: the policy progress forgot 2. Sowing the seeds of dysfunction: the 1948 settlement 3. Rising awareness and falling achievement 4. The modern era, part one: the truth about eligibility 5. The modern era, part two: smoke, mirrors and elixirs 6. The social care funding fiasco PART II AN AGENDA FOR SOCIAL CARE CHANGE 7. Towards person-centred practice 8. A paradigm for an international approach to a rights-based system 9. Blueprint for a person-centred system to deliver the rights-based paradigm 10. Resistance to change PART III A CHANGING WORLD DRIVING CHANGE IN SOCIAL CARE 11. Renewing social care 12. Towards sustainable social care and independent living Index References

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Book SynopsisThe redistribution of welfare resources to migrants continues to polarise society. Not only politicians from the radical right but also from more mainstream parties are capitalising on the idea of ‘welfare for our kind’, or welfare chauvinism. In this innovative book, Gianna Maria Eick provides a comprehensive analysis of welfare chauvinism in Europe, skilfully exploring how it is shaped by education, economy and culture.Constructing an extensive overview of welfare chauvinism’s causes and consequences, Welfare Chauvinism in Europe sheds light on the multidimensionality of welfare chauvinist attitudes across countries, time, social policies, and different migrant groups. Eick unveils hidden nuances regarding welfare chauvinism that are frequently overlooked in current discourse, particularly concerning socioeconomic cleavages in Europe. Using high-quality data on public attitudes and macro-level conditions, this thought-provoking book investigates the common misperception that higher levels of education universally lead to more tolerant attitudes and argues that governments and welfare institutions play a crucial role in shaping public opinion.Providing an in-depth exploration of welfare chauvinism, this timely book is a crucial resource for academics, researchers and students working across social policy, political science, sociology, social work, geography, economics and law. Its analysis of novel cross-national survey data on welfare chauvinism is also of significant intere– Martin Ruhs, European University Institust to policy makers and policy practitioners across the globe.Trade Review‘Gianna Maria Eick guides the reader expertly through the complex nature of welfare chauvinism, across a decade when European societies came under economic and political stress. By separating empirical patterns from erroneous assumptions this book provides rich insights to established scholars as well as newcomers to the field.’ -- Tom van der Meer, University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands‘In this excellent book, Gianna Maria Eick provides novel analysis of why some Europeans want to exclude migrants from access to “their” national welfare states. Her nuanced study of the role of education and national contexts in shaping welfare chauvinism is a thought-provoking and highly recommended read for all those working in the fields of migration, welfare states, and European integration.’ -- Martin Ruhs, European University Institute, Italy‘With migrant populations rising across Europe, welfare chauvinism - the desire to exclude migrants from social safety nets - has become one of the great political issues of our time. Why do native citizens shun migrants in this way, and what can be done to build more inclusive welfare systems? This outstanding new book from Gianna Maria Eick brings a wealth of new data and analysis to bear on these important questions. Required reading for anyone interested in how to build welfare states fit for a diverse and mobile world.’ -- Robert Ford, University of Manchester, UK‘Gianna Maria Eick provides a comprehensive yet nuanced picture of the empirical relationship between higher education and welfare chauvinism and in doing so challenges the notion that higher education unfailingly bestows individuals with liberal sociopolitical attitudes. Her analyses reveal that countries’ economic conditions, cultural norms, and welfare state institutions affect the size of the educational gap, thereby limiting higher education’s liberalizing potential. These findings have implications not only for our understanding of higher education’s so-called liberalizing effects but also the determinants of welfare chauvinism. A timely read for scholars of comparative welfare states in an era of increased immigration and neo-nationalism.’ -- Maureen A. Eger, Umeå University, Sweden‘Through rigorous analyses of survey data, Gianna Maria Eick nuances our understanding of public opinion towards denying migrants access to welfare provisions. Most centrally, she demonstrates that welfare chauvinism is also found among the higher educated and that the “enlightenment-effect” is absent in some European contexts. The book also highlights patterns in public opinion that could pave the way for more inclusive welfare states. Do not read this book if you want a sweeping statement. Read this book if you want to understand under which conditions the public wants to deny, and give, migrants access to welfare provisions.’ -- Christian Albrekt Larsen, Aalborg University, Denmark‘The tension between migration and welfare is at the heart of current political conflicts. In her book, Gianna Maria Eick provides a profound and nuanced account of the scope of solidarity and the willingness to include “others” by looking at educational cleavages as well as their cross-national and temporal variations.’ -- Steffen Mau, Humboldt University of Berlin, GermanyTable of ContentsContents: Preface and acknowledgements 1 Migration, welfare and education in times of crisis 2 What is welfare chauvinism? 3 Explanations for welfare chauvinism in the public 4 Welfare chauvinism across countries 5 Welfare chauvinism across time 6 Welfare chauvinism across policies 7 The future of European welfare states Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisAt last – a textbook on the public sector for students of social policy, public policy, political science and sociology. This book explains why we have a public sector and what tasks it is expected to perform.Bent Greve presents the key strengths and weaknesses of the public sector in modern European societies in a clear and straightforward fashion. He also highlights the new challenges the sector faces, including changes in global development, demography and technology.Public and private sectors are highly interdependent and Greve explores this relationship and the consequences of choosing different public expenditures and financing. He addresses differences across affluent European economies and demonstrates how countries can develop society as desired whilst ensuring that their economies remain resilient to external crises, such as the financial crisis of 2008 or the Covid-19 pandemic.Highly accessible and informative, this book will be a valuable resource for lecturers and students of social policy, public policy, political science and economic sociology. It is also essential reading for students of public sector management and administration who need to understand the fundamentals of public sector economics and political economy. Its novel interpretation of the broader role of the public sector will also be beneficial for practitioners and policy makers.Trade Review‘Recent years have witnessed the “Return of the State” after decades of spreading neo-liberalism and market ideology. Bent Greve’s book is a very well written text able to capture the old and new roles of the public sector in contemporary societies. It provides interesting and valuable insights both for scholars and students into how the relationship between the state, the market and society has been evolving and the present and future challenges.’ -- Emmanuele Pavolini, University of Macerata, Italy‘What is the public sector? Why is public spending necessary, and how is it funded and managed? Greve offers a clear, non-ideological account of the nature of the public sector in developed economies. His analysis of the complex connections between public and private, state and market, provides readers with a timely guide to this most fundamental of all relationships in the public sphere.’ -- Nick Ellison, University of York, UK‘This book is an excellent guide for students and professionals in public and social policy, helping them to understand the economic issues in policy making. The key concepts in public sector economics are clearly presented, with explanations of current debates and references to the most recent literature. The multiple economic and social effects of public sector and welfare state measures, and their mutual relationships are also well explained. Bent Greve illuminates the conceptual debate with compelling empirical illustrations which spark and maintain the interest of the reader. Last, but not the least, Greve accentuates new important topics not commonly included in textbooks: the social investment perspective and the consequences of this for policy making, international influences on national public sector economics (including EMU), and current developmental challenges for the public sector such as societal ageing, external shocks on economies and technological change.’ -- Tomáš Sirovátka, Masaryk University, CzechiaTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. The role of the public sector 2. Allocation, distribution and stabilization 3. Market failure and other reasons for public interventions 4. Size of the public sector 5. Taxation and impact on societies 6. Fiscal policy – what works what does not work 7. Steering of the public sector economy 8. In-cash benefits – the role of the public sector 9. In-kind benefits – the service of the public sector 10. International influence, including the Economic and Monetary Union 11. A social investment perspective on public sector spending 12. Challenges for the public sector – a few concluding remarks Index

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Book SynopsisThis insightful book provides a systematic analysis of the development of affluent Western welfare states in this turbulent era. It explores the consequences for welfare states of modern crises such as climate change, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the war in Ukraine. Most importantly, it investigates how to prioritize scarce resources in the face of many competing demands and argues that there is an urgent need to improve crisis funding whilst at the same time maintaining provision for vulnerable groups.Bringing together a diverse team of expert contributors, chapters explore the key challenges faced by welfare states in this turbulent era, including changing demographic compositions, the impact of technological advances on working practices, financial crises, and shifting voter attitudes and expectations. Emphasizing how instability poses opportunities for new directions and developments, the book ultimately explores the pressures and possible ways forward for welfare states in years to come.Providing nuanced perspectives on welfare states, this timely book will be ideal for students and scholars of sociology, social and public policy, political science, and development studies.Trade Review‘With chapters offering essential insights into a wide range of cross-cutting challenges currently facing welfare states, Welfare States in a Turbulent Era will help students and scholars make sense of the complexities of social policy making in the wake of the global financial crisis and COVID-19 pandemic.’ -- Daniel Clegg, University of Edinburgh, UK‘In uncertain and turbulent times, a concise and encompassing introduction to emerging and challenging themes is a welcome contribution to the fast-changing landscape of (Western) welfare studies. The authors disentangle the complexity behind the issues and provide the reader with an insight of what is ultimately at stake.’ -- Yuri Kazepov, University of Vienna, AustriaTable of ContentsContents: Preface xii 1 Welfare states in turbulent times 1 Bent Greve 2 Demography – once again and still challenging the welfare states 10 Cristiano Gori and Matteo Luppi 3 Self-employment and technology: different models of labor relations 28 Ferry Koster 4 The perceived dilemma between debt reduction and a fair society: saving for a rainy day without increasing poverty? 48 Jakub Sowula and Martin Seeleib-Kaiser 5 The evolution of welfare attitudes in Europe over the past four decades 71 Gianna Maria Eick 6 Climate change and its effect on welfare states 84 Ian Greener 7 Keynesian economics steering is back – end of liberal economic policy? 98 Mogens Ove Madsen 8 The welfare state and handling health challenges 112 Caroline Rudisill 9 Welfare states, growth regimes, and the emergence of the knowledge economy: social policy in turbulent times 127 Julian L. Garritzmann and Bruno Palier 10 Allies or enemies of the welfare state? Welfare support and critiques from (left-wing) protesters in Europe 142 Femke Roosma 11 Conflicting demands and financial abilities? 167 Bent Greve 12 Effective and fair labour markets: more and focused active labour market policy? 180 Henri Haapanala 13 Mass migration due to climate change? A critique of the security focus on climate mobilities 195 Meltem Yilmaz Sener 14 The welfare state in turbulent times: a perspective from the United States 210 Alex Waddan 15 The way welfare states can develop in turbulent times 225 Bent Greve Index

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Book SynopsisIncorporating insights from political economy and behavioural psychology, this radical book provides an up-to-date account of the dilemmas facing social policy this decade: where did we go wrong, and what we can do about it?Ian Greener reconsiders one of the leading analyses by Jessop of the relationship between the economic and the political, combining it with insights from behavioural science. Covering the economy, healthcare, education and social security, detailed case studies show that the tensions and contradictions in present policy stem from the relationship between government and corporations and a resulting growth in inequality. The author presents a new, unified and effective framework to consider where social policy has come from, where it is now, and what what can we do about it?This book is ideal for those who want the bigger picture of politics and social policy, including advanced undergraduates and postgraduate students of social policy, welfare studies, politics, or other social science disciplines.Trade Review'Ian Greener has written a stimulating book, not only with a strong analytical focus, but also looking into how to move forward and reduce the inequalities of present days societies. The combination of, and extension of, work by especially Galbraith and Jessop is an important new contribution to social policy analysis.' --Bent Greve, University of Roskilde, DenmarkTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction 2. Where have we come from? The failure of progressive politics 3. The governance of welfare – understanding where we are now 4. Who are we? – why the enlightenment model of who we are won’t do 5. A framework for understanding economic and social policy governance after the financial crisis 6. Economic governance and social policy 7. Health and healthcare policy 8. Education policy 9. Social Security 10. Conclusion References Index

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Book SynopsisIn the 50 years since Rawls' seminal work A Theory of Justice, the concept has been constantly debated, with those on the political right and left advocating very different understandings. This unique global collection, written by an exceptional group of international experts, offers a wide-ranging analysis that challenges claims that the market can provide social justice for all. Comprehensive in both its geographical and thematic coverage, authors link theory to policy and practice. Sections cover how to think strategically about social justice in relation to national perspectives; equality and human rights; and applications of the concept to a range of welfare divisions and professional practices. Reflecting both historical and contemporary debates on the subject, the Handbook provides a strong political focus, as well as widening the view of social justice past narrow perspectives on welfare provision. This Handbook will be an excellent tool for students at a postgraduate level in the social sciences, particularly social policy, sociology, politics and philosophy. Established researchers of political and sociological theory, practitioners and policy makers in professional areas of welfare provision will also find the extensive insights into current research exceptionally useful for enhancing and developing their work, and situating it within a clear political and philosophical context.Contributors include: S. Aboim, D. Beetham, J. Bradshaw, G. Craig, M. David, W.T. Duncanson, N. Ellison, I. Greener, B. Hale, J. Hearn, M. Hill, J. Hudson, L. Kahn, M. Kennet, S. Lansley, A. Lewicki, K. Lucas, H. Mahomed, K. Martens, M. Mayo, P. Mendes, S.P. Mohanty, N. Naylor, F. Nullmeier, P. Parvin, J. Phillimore, M.J. Prince, K. Rummery, P. Savidan, A. Sayer, T. Shakespeare, T. Shefer, H. Sommerlad, P. Somerville, V. Taylor, A. Walker, N. WatsonTrade Review'This wide-ranging Handbook demonstrates how the concept of social justice provides a valuable lens for the analysis of diverse contemporary policy and political issues. Drawing on a number of disciplines and theoretical perspectives, it puts theory to the service of policy and practice.' --Professor the Baroness Ruth Lister of Burtersett, Loughborough University, UKTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction the the Handbook on Global Social Justice Gary Craig 2. Theories of social justice Phil Parvin Part I: Thinking strategically about social justice 3. Income, work and justice Andrew Sayer 4. Social justice and social welfare John Hudson 5. Democracy and social justice David Beetham 6. Poverty, inequality and social justice Stewart Lansley Part II: Social justice: some national perspectives 7. Canada: social justice and social policy in a liberal welfare state Michael J. Prince 8. Social justice in Australia: Ending the over-representation of Indigenous children in out-of-home care and returning them to their communities Philip Mendes 9. France: Social justice and perceptions of inequalities - a democratisation of an oligarchic ethos Patrick Savidan 10. Germany: justice as a dominant political value Frank Nullmeier 11. Social justice in the United States W. Thomas Duncanson 12. Social justice perspectives in South Africa’s struggle for social transformation Viviene Taylor Part III: Social justice, equalities and human rights 13. Racialised inequalities and social justice: policy frames and social change John Solomos 14. Gender equality and social justice Kirstein Rummery 15. Disability and social justice Tom Shakespeare and Nicholas Watson 16. Ageing and social justice Alan Walker 17. Sexualities, social justice and sexual justice Jeff Hearn, Sofia Aboim and Tamara Shefer 18. Social justice and human rights Brenda Hale 19. Saving social justice and environmental justice in an age of tyranny and corruption Miriam Kennet Part IV Social justice in practice 20. Public policy in practice Nick Ellison 21. Law and social justice Hilary Sommerlad 22. Migration and social justice: parity of participation for asylum-seekers in the UK? Jenny Phillimore 23. Social justice and community development: social justice in practice Marjorie Mayo 24. Social justice and health Ian Greener 25. Challenging inequalities in education: A feminist approach Miriam E. David 26. Perspectives on transport and social justice Karel Martens and Karen Lucas 27. Housing and social justice Peter Somerville 28. Social justice and employment Michael Hill 29. Civil society and the values of social justice Gary Craig 30. Social justice and culture: on identity, intersectionality, and epistemic privilege Satya P. Mohanty 31. An exploration of love in the time of inequality: philanthropy an social justice Nicolette Naylor and Halima Mahomed 32. Religion, ‘race’ and social justice Aleksandra Lewicki 33. Social justice for children Jonathan Bradshaw 34. Social justice and the media: disrupting the frame - repositioning visual storytelling for change Leora Kahn Index

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Book SynopsisBringing together prominent scholars in the field, this Handbook provides an interdisciplinary exploration of the complex interrelationship between migration and welfare. Chapters explore the extent to which immigration policy affects – and is affected by – welfare states, from both economic and political perspectives. This Handbook also examines the effects of emigration on sending societies, exploring issues such as the impact of remittances, diasporas, and skill deterioration as a result of human capital flight on capacity building and on economic and political development more generally. Contributors draw on both qualitative and quantitative research to illuminate the contours and patterns of this complex relationship. This includes the assumed tension-reducing role of multiculturalist and integration policies, the shaping of native beliefs about migrants by socio-economic constraints and the potential for the extension of social rights to migrants to influence and increase pro-redistributive attitudes. Investigating the drivers of welfare chauvinism and its effects on social trust between native and immigrant groups, the Handbook also provides insights into the latest theoretical and empirical findings regarding the progressive’s dilemma, one of the most formidable policy challenges leaders of modern societies face. Breaking new theoretical and empirical ground, this cutting-edge Handbook is essential reading for academics, researchers and students in political science, economics, sociology, social policy and political philosophy, particularly those focused on global migration and changing attitudes to welfare. It will also benefit policymakers looking for new data and pioneering perspectives on immigration policy and the future of welfare states in a changing world economy.Trade Review‘The volume provides an excellent summary of the challenges of migration today and tries to show the dilemmas of both receiving and sending countries. I recommend the volume to all those who wish to conduct research in the field of migration and or who would like to gain more insight into the subject.’ -- Szandra Kramarics, European Journal of Social Security‘Migration and welfare spell an uneasy relationship. Membership and deservingness have come to delineate newcomers' access to social goods in host societies across the globe. Yet there is no unitary relationship between the entities. Context and politics matter. This Handbook delivers a unique set of analyses to grasp these complexities.’ -- Grete Brochmann, University of Oslo, Norway‘This Handbook tackles two of the thorniest questions of the twenty-first century: how do we ensure the collective welfare of others, and who counts as a member of “our” collective? The impressive range of contributions, across disciplines and methodologies, provides a wealth of data and valuable ideas for scholars and those who are making critical policy decisions about who gets what in the coming decades.’ -- Irene Bloemraad, University of California Berkeley, USTable of ContentsContents: Introduction to the Handbook on Migration and Welfare: The contours of contested concepts 1 Markus M. L. Crepaz PART I TAKING STOCK: MIGRATION AND THE STATE OF THE WELFARE STATE 1 Managing migration in modern welfare states: One-size policy does not fit all 13 Pieter Bevelander and James F. Hollifield 2 Economics or politics? Assessing immigration as a challenge to the welfare state 45 Maureen A. Eger 3 Migration, diversity, and the welfare state: Moving beyond attitudes 64 Patrick R. Ireland PART II IS SOCIAL HOMOGENEITY A PRECONDITION FOR REDISTRIBUTION? 4 Why share with strangers? Reflections on a variety of perspectives 87 Matthew Wright 5 The boundaries of generosity: Membership, inclusion, and redistribution 102 Allison Harell, Will Kymlicka, and Keith Banting 6 Immigration and preferences for redistribution: Empirical evidence and political implications of the progressive’s dilemma in Europe 118 Elie Murard 7 When does immigration shape support for a universal basic income? The role of education and employment status 137 Anthony Kevins 8 Welfare chauvinist or neoliberal opposition to immigrant welfare? The importance of measurement in the study of welfare chauvinism 156 Edward Anthony Koning 9 Personal and contextual foundations of welfare chauvinism in Western Europe 175 Conrad Ziller and Romana Careja PART III POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS AND POLICIES AS SHAPERS OF THE WELFARE-MIGRATION CONTEXT 10 Framing matters: Pathways between policies, immigrant integration, and native attitudes 195 Anita Manatschal 11 The politics of multiculturalism and redistribution: Immigration, accommodation, and solidarity in diverse democracies 210 Keith Banting, Daniel Westlake, and Will Kymlicka 12 The politicization of immigration and welfare: The progressive’s dilemma, the rise of far-right parties, and challenges for the left 230 Maureen A. Eger and Joakim Kulin 13 Inclusive solidarity? The social democratic dilemma: Between EU rules and supporters’ preferences 255 Zoe Lefkofridi and Susanne Rhein 14 Institutional sources of trust resilience in diverse societies: The mitigating role of inclusive and egalitarian welfare state institutions 276 Elif Naz Kayran and Melanie Kolbe 15 Inequality, immigration, and welfare regimes: Untangling the connections 297 Christel Kesler 16 Welfare states and migration policy: The main challenges for scholarship 321 Frida Bor.ng, Sara Kalm, and Johannes Lindvall PART IV POLITICAL CULTURE, MIGRATION, AND REDISTRIBUTION 17 What explains opposition to immigration: Economic anxiety, cultural threat, or both? 338 Hanna Kleider 18 Economic resentment or cultural malaise: What accounts for nativist sentiments in contemporary liberal democracies? 351 Hans-Georg Betz 19 Does contact with strangers matter? 367 Eric M. Uslaner 20 A world to win at work? An integrated approach to meaningful interethnic contact 382 Katerina Manevska, Roderick Sluiter, and Agnes Akkerman 21 Constructing national identity and generalized trust in diverse democracies 405 Patti Tamara Lenard 22 Critically different or similarly critical? The roots of welfare state criticism among ethnic minority and majority citizens in Belgium 420 Arno Van Hootegem, Koen Abts, and Bart Meuleman PART V THE VIEW FROM THE GLOBAL SOUTH: THE EFFECTS OF MIGRATION ON ORIGIN COUNTRIES 23 The Janus face of remittances: Do remittances support or undermine development in the Global South? 442 Farid Makhlouf and Oussama Ben Atta 24 Tracing the links between migration and food security in Bangladesh 470 Mohammad Moniruzzaman and Margaret Walton-Roberts 25 Migration as a development strategy: Debating the role that migrants and those in diaspora can play 488 Elizabeth Mavroudi 26 The migration–development nexus under scrutiny 504 Ra.l Delgado Wise Index 517

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Book SynopsisIn a period of rapid change for welfare states around the world, this insightful book offers a comparative study of three historically small welfare states: the US, Japan and South Korea. Examining various aspects of welfare states, chapters explore the underlying reasons behind the restraint of social security in these countries. Featuring contributions from international distinguished scholars, this book looks beyond the larger European welfare states to unpack the many common political and institutional characteristics - from labor organization to party politics - that have constrained welfare state development in industrialized democracies. Offering insight into welfare-state development outside of Europe, this book will be crucial reading for scholars of welfare states, especially those working on Asian and American social policy specifically. It will also be of interest to policymakers and social policy experts in government, civil institutions and international organizations, particularly for those working in developing countries. Contributors include: M. Estévez-Abe, C. Faricy, S. Haggard, Y.-R, Jung, D. Kim, S.-w. Kim, Y.-S. Kim, J. Klein, S.-M. Kwon, D. Oude Nijuis, J.-j. YangTrade Review'The Small Welfare State makes a big contribution. With brilliant chapters from leading scholars in the field, it uncovers a distinctive model of social provision that links together an unusual set of countries. It is especially relevant today as welfare states come under strain in a transformed economic world. Highly recommended.' --Jacob S. Hacker, Yale University, US, Author of The Great Risk Shift and The Divided Welfare State'Since its origin, the discipline of Welfare Studies has been dominated by Eurocentrism. Recent research on Asian welfare systems have shown that concepts and models developed in the European context are not always valid in other contexts. In The Small Welfare State, Jae-jin Yang and his colleagues convincingly show that a change of perspective is required. This is not only a matter of geography or size of the welfare state. The issue at stake is to identify different mechanisms and logic. This book is a must-read for anybody interested in the origin, development and future of welfare systems in the world.' --Sebastien Lechevalier, Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales, FranceTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1 Introduction: towards a political economy of the small welfare state 1 Jae-jin Yang 2 Narrowly organized labor and the failure of solidarity-enhancing welfare in the United States and South Korea 30 Dennie Oude Nijhuis and Jae-jin Yang 3 The business offensive and the limits of employer-provided welfare in the United States 53 Jennifer Klein 4 Civic movements and the detour to welfare state building in South Korea 78 Yeong-Soon Kim 5 The effect of electoral rules on the policy preferences and behavior of politicians in South Korea 99 Jae-jin Yang and Yui-Ryong Jung 6 The electoral bases of small tax states in Japan, South Korea, and the US 114 Margarita Estévez-Abe, Jae-jin Yang, and Christopher Faricy 7 Why welfare state building is of secondary importance to leftists in Japan and South Korea 140 Soon-Mee Kwon 8 The development of functional equivalents to the welfare state in post-war Japan and South Korea 163 Dokyun Kim 9 Weak social security but strong employment security in the Japanese welfare state 190 Sung-won Kim 10 Path dependence and possibilism: the American, Korean, and Japanese welfare states in comparative perspective 211 Stephan Haggard Index 229

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Book SynopsisThis unique book explores the question of whether different myths and narratives have an impact on the development of welfare states. After discussing the various definitions of 'myths' and 'narratives', Bent Greve disentangles their relationship with the welfare state, referring also to debates on welfare chauvinism, deservingness and retrenchment.Greve discusses why some myths are particularly persistent and why some narratives may have a stronger impact than others. Incorporating ideas about how decision makers select and present information as well as how fake news can influence development, the book unravels narratives and perceptions about welfare scroungers, migrants and the misuse of the welfare system. Rejecting a number of long-standing myths about welfare states, Greve concludes that they have had a limited impact on welfare states' spending and development as attitudes towards welfare have remained fairly stable over the past decade. Taking a novel approach to understanding how welfare states operate and change, with a focus on European states, this book will be critical reading for academics and students of social policy and political science.Trade Review'Bent Greve investigates the stories we tell ourselves about the welfare state and its workings. This book is not only a quick and authoritative reality check on these stories, it is also a path-breaking study of how such popular narratives influence social policy across Europe.' -- James Wickham, Trinity College Dublin, IrelandTable of ContentsContents: Myths, narratives and welfare states: an introduction 2. Key concepts 3. Welfare states’ development 4. Understanding of the behaviour of the unemployed - stories of laziness 5. Migrants take our jobs and use and misuse the welfare system 6. Do people know the size of the benefits? 7. Pressure on services: the austerity and retrenchment debate 8. Understanding of equality and deservingness 9. Technological unemployment – it takes our jobs 10. Lowering of taxes will make everyone richer 11. It should pay to work 12. Conclusions – ways forward for the welfare states Index

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Book SynopsisJustice and Vulnerability in Europe contributes to the understanding of justice in Europe from both a theoretical and empirical perspective. It shows that Europe is falling short of its ideals and justice-related ambitions by repeatedly failing its most vulnerable populations. Interdisciplinary and expert contributors search for the explanations behind these failing ambitions through analysis of institutional discourse, legal debate and practice and the daily experiences of vulnerable populations, such as those dependent on social care and welfare. By setting tentative criteria for justice as 'participatory parity', in line with the insights of the political philosopher Nancy Fraser, the book challenges European policy makers to re-define redistributive, recognitive and representative justice.Original and incisive, Justice and Vulnerability in Europe is an invaluable resource for policy makers at European, national and local levels. It is also highly relevant to scholars and students of public and social policy, social justice, politics and law.Trade Review'Justice is often thought of as a theoretical concern of philosophers and social theorists. This book vitalizes discussions about justice and makes them accessible to a broader audience in a truly inspiring way. Impressive and convincing, it brings philosophers together with legal scholars and sociologists to discuss the realities and injustices in a Europe and EU formed by different welfare regimes and austerity policies. It invites us to reflect on whether we can think of a European theory of justice taking into account its historical, cultural and institutional legacy - and its diversity. It's a fantastic book, a "must read" for scholars - and students - interested in justice, Europe and the EU, marginalization, discrimination, care and recognition.' -- Hanne Marlene Dahl, Roskilde University, Denmark'Here is a highly anticipated book. Among its innumerable qualities, let's stress three of them: it's the result of a very robust research project (ETHOS), which articulates theoretical reflections and results of in-depth empirical studies; it formulates an analytical framework in Europe and for Europe; last but not least, it suggests a non-ideal, contextual and critical approach to social justice. An approach that is reachable for social actors, especially the most vulnerable. What a breath of intellectual fresh air! This book should circulate in all hands: those of researchers as well as those of citizens, those of activists and those of political leaders. The EU is in crisis? Nothing but an additional reason to dive into this fundamental and highly stimulating book. More than a book: a cornerstone. To read and study … urgently.' -- Matthieu de Nanteuil, UCLouvain, Belgium'This very substantial book - both in size and content - takes us on a critical path. Based on a largely European context, examining the "entities and activities" of groups and institutions, the authors ask how a theory of justice links to the messy reality on the ground: for example, how in practice, as opposed to theory, do we recognize others as equals; a particularly pertinent question at a time of the global Black Lives Matter movement. This is a deeply researched, thoughtful and compelling book which should be of value to both philosophers and those who, in everyday practice, attempt to promote a practice, however complex and messy, which meets the needs of the most vulnerable in our society.' -- Gary Craig, Newcastle Law School, UKTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction Dorota Lepianka And Trudie Knijn 2. Thinking About Justice: A Traditional Philosophical Framework Simon Rippon, Miklós Zala, Tom Theuns, Sem De Maagt, And Bert Van Den Brink 3. From Political Philosophy To Messy Empirical Reality Miklós Zala, Simon Rippon, Tom Theuns, Sem De Maagt, And Bert Van Den Brink 4. Redistribution, Recognition And Representation. Understanding Justice Across Academic Disciplines Trudie Knijn, Tom Theuns And Miklós Zala 5. Four Or Fewer Freedoms: Justice Contested And Codified Between 1941 And 1957 Barbara Oomen And Alexandra Timmer 6. Framing Justice Claims As Legal Rights – How Law (Mis-)Handles Injustices Marie Pierre Granger And Orsolya Salat 7. The Impact Of The European Charters In Times Of Crisis And Their Role In Effectuating Social Justice Ideals For European Citizens Barbara Safradin And Sybe De Vries 8. Justice, Citizenship, And Methodological De-Nationalism Bridget Anderson And Pier-Luc Dupont 9. Education And Justice: Inclusion, Exclusion And Belonging Başak Akkan And Ayşe Buğra 10. Just Care For The Elderly And Disabled Trudie Knijn And Jing Hiah 11. Welfare, Labour And Austerity: Resistances And Alternatives Through Women’s Gaze Maria Paula Meneses, Sara Araújo And Sílvia Ferreira 12. The Interplay And Tensions Between Justice Claims Nancy Fraser’s Conception Of Justice, Empirical Research, And Real World Political Philosophy Bert Van Den Brink, Miklós Zala And Tom Theuns 13. Mechanisms That Impede Justice Trudie Knijn And Başak Akkan 14. Living And Theorizing Boundaries Of Justice Trudie Knijn, Jelena Belic And Miklós Zala 15. European Justice In Times Of The Corona Crisis – Some Preliminary Reflections Trudie Knijn And Dorota Lepianka Index

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Book SynopsisThis book analyses the main problems in the functioning of the welfare state and possible actions for its reform. Focusing on the European Union, it looks at the achievements of and challenges to the welfare state as we enter the 21st century.The authors consider the general problem of redistribution and how to make it more efficient, by reducing huge benefits and tax disincentives that individuals encounter in different life periods or life choices. In addition, they analyse issues such as: economic effects of the welfare state mechanisms for improving incentives in the welfare state implications of Economic and Monetary Union for the welfare state options in pension funding impact of ageing on the pensions systems in the European Union< detailed projections of social expenditure The Welfare State in Europe will be essential reading for those working in the areas of public administration and finance, European studies, social policy, economics and political science. In its provision of policy suggestions it will also be welcomed by policymakers and government advisers.Trade Review'This book is essential reading for those working in the areas of public administration and finance, European studies, social policy, economics and political science. In its provision of policy suggestions it will also be welcomed by policymakers and government advisors.' -- European AccessTable of ContentsContents: Part I: Overview 1. Reconciling the Welfare State with Sound Public Finances and High Employment Part II: The Economic Effects of the Welfare State: Two Views 2. The Economics of the Welfare State: An Incomplete Debate 3. Welfare State Dynamics Part III: Improving Incentives in the Welfare State 4. Social Insurance Based on Personal Savings Accounts: A Possible Reform Strategy for Overburdened Welfare States? 5. Expanding the Welfare System: A Proposal for Reform Part IV: Pension Reforms 6. On Economic Benefits and Fiscal Requirements of Moving from Unfunded to Funded Pensions 7. Retirement Income Financing Reform – A General Issues Paper Part V: A Case Study 8. Reform of the Social Security System in France: Challenges and Prospects Part VI: Demography and the Welfare State 9. Ageing and Fiscal Policies in the European Union Index

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Book SynopsisDoes globalization mean a race to the bottom in social standards and the inevitable decay of the welfare state? Ramesh Mishra - a leading authority on social policy - examines the implications of globalization in respect of social policy and social standards in advanced industrial countries.Globalization is a form of international neo-liberalism supported by the United States, world markets and organizations such as the IMF and OECD, whose policies are becoming increasingly influential and are putting nation states under pressure to reduce social standards. In this book Ramesh Mishra considers the impact of globalization on full employment and the labour market, income distribution, taxation and social protection in developed capitalist countries. He argues that social standards have declined far more in English speaking countries than in continental Europe and Japan, and that globalization is as much a political and ideological phenomenon as it is economic. In conclusion, Professor Mishra argues the case for a transnational approach to social policy to ensure that social standards rise in line with economic growth.Globalization and the Welfare State is highly accessible and will be welcomed by students and scholars of social policy, social work, political science and sociology as well as by policymakers in international organizations and government.Trade Review'Mishra's book is an important contribution to the literature on globalization and the welfare state. It offers new insights into the consequences of globalization for the welfare state. While his critical analysis is rather easy to follow, it provides the reader with concrete examples that allow for the development of hypotheses of one's own about the impact of globalization on the welfare state in Anglo-Saxon countries.'Table of ContentsList of Figures and Tables List of Abbreviations Acknowledgements Introduction 1. The logic of globalization: the changing context of the welfare state 2. Employment, lobour market and income: growing insecurity and inequality 3. Social policy in retreat or the hollowing out of the welfare state 4. Social policy and democracy: do politics still matter? 5. Globalization in comparative perspective: Sweden, Germany and Japan 6. The logic of globalization revisited 7. Towards a global social policy References Index

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Book SynopsisThis authoritative collection, which includes a new introduction surveying the fields, contains key contributions from the comparative literature on the politics of income maintenance policy.In recent years theoretical work has been dominated by Gosta Esping-Andersen's regime theory. This volume demonstrates how that theory, together with arguments on convergence and path-dependency, has been applied to the comparative study of income maintenance policy. It highlights issues about the difference between social insurance and social assistance and about the important differences in the way women and families are treated. The collection looks at the literature that seeks to explain cutbacks, or their absence, highlighting issues about pensions policy.Income Maintenance Policy will be an invaluable source of literature for researchers, students and policymakers alike.Table of ContentsContents Acknowledgements Introduction Michael Hill PART I INCOME MAINTENANCE IN COMPARATIVE PERSPECTIVE: INTRODUCTION 1. Ola Sjöberg (1999), ‘Paying for Social Rights’ 2. Jonathan Bradshaw and Jun-Rong Chen (1997), ‘Poverty in the UK. A Comparison with Nineteen Other Countries’ 3. Adrian Sinfield (1998), ‘Social Protection Versus Tax Benefits’ PART II COMPARATIVE WELFARE STATE THEORY: THE ANALYSIS OF REGIME TYPES 4. Gøsta Esping-Andersen (1997), ‘Hybrid or Unique?: The Japanese Welfare State Between Europe and America’ 5. Frances G. Castles and Deborah Mitchell (1992), ‘Identifying Welfare State Regimes: The Links Between Politics, Instruments and Outcomes’ 6. John Myles (1998), ‘How to Design a “Liberal” Welfare State: A Comparison of Canada and the United States’ 7. Huck-Ju Kwon (1997), ‘Beyond European Welfare Regimes: Comparative Perspectives on East Asian Welfare Systems’ 8. Walter Korpi and Joakim Palme (1998), ‘The Paradox of Redistribution and Strategies of Equality: Welfare State Institutions, Inequality, and Poverty in the Western Countries’ PART III SOCIAL ASSISTANCE, UNEMPLOYMENT AND THE ‘UNDER CLASS’ 9. Ian Gough, Jonathan Bradshaw, John Ditch, Tony Eardley and Peter Whiteford (1997), ‘Social Assistance in OECD Countries’ 10. Martin Seeleib-Kaiser (1995), ‘The Development of Social Assistance and Unemployment Insurance in Germany and Japan’ 11. Jochen Clasen (1999), ‘Beyond Social Security: The Economic Value of Giving Money to Unemployed People’ 12. Kirk Mann (1994), ‘Watching the Defectives: Observers of the Underclass in the USA, Britain and Australia’ PART IV ISSUES ABOUT FAMILY POLICY AND FAMILIST IDEOLOGIES 13. Ann Shola Orloff (1993), ‘Gender and the Social Rights of Citizenship: The Comparative Analysis of Gender Relations and Welfare States’ 14. Diane Sainsbury (1993), ‘Dual Welfare and Sex Segregation of Access to Social Benefits: Income Maintenance Policies in the UK, the US, the Netherlands and Sweden’ 15. Maurizio Ferrera (1996), ‘The “Southern Model” of Welfare in Social Europe’ 16. Clare Ungerson (1995), ‘Gender, Cash and Informal Care: European Perspectives and Dilemmas’ 17. Jonathan Bradshaw, John Ditch, Hilary Holmes and Peter Whiteford (1993), ‘Conclusions’ PART V THE COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF CUTBACKS 18. Mary Daly (1997), ‘Welfare States Under Pressure: Cash Benefits in European Welfare States Over the Last Ten Years’ 19. Peter Taylor-Gooby (1996), ‘Eurosclerosis in European Welfare States: Regime Theory and the Dynamics of Change’ 20. Giuliano Bonoli, Vic George and Peter Taylor-Gooby (1996), ‘Politics Against Convergence? Current Trends in European Social Policy’ 21. Francis G. Castles and Christopher Pierson (1996), ‘A New Convergence? Recent Policy Developments in the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand’ PART VI PENSIONS POLICY: FORCES TOWARDS A CONVERGENCE 22. OECD (1988), ‘Summary and Policy Implications’ 23. Roger Beattie and Warren McGillivray (1995), ‘A Risky Strategy: Reflections on the World Bank Report Averting the Old Age Crisis’ 24. Paul Johnson (1999), ‘The Measurement of Social Security Convergence: The Case of European Public Pension Systems Since 1950’ Name Index

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Book SynopsisThis unique book demonstrates how instruments of economics can be usefully employed to analyse social policy. The merits and limits of social policy programmes are discussed as answers to problems of market societies.Taking this enlightened approach, the author addresses key issues such as access to health services, pension programmes, unemployment, poverty and family support. Microeconomic tools are used to evaluate the rationale behind these programmes, underpinning the theoretical propositions with strong empirical research. Unusually, economic values are shown to harmonise with, rather than condemn, ideas of social protection.Providing information about institutional structures of social policy programmes in many countries, this book will be a must for academics and students interested in social policy and the welfare state. Furthermore, those who want to follow the political and scientific discussion of social policy matters will find this book invaluable.Trade Review'This is going to be a most useful book. . . It is sensible, informed, well-argued, and clear, and there is a good balance between theory and the results of empirical research. . . For both teachers and students this will prove to be a valuable textbook; and for politicians, commentators, and others, it will be a helpful resource, showing how useful economic theory can be when social policy is discussed, and also what its proper limits are.' -- Citizen's IncomeTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. Introduction 2. Equilibrium, Welfare, Uncertainty 3. Economic Aspects of Social Policy 4. Social Health Policy 5. The Economics of Pensions 6. Social Policy and the Labour Market 7. Families, Children and Gender 8. Poverty Index

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Book SynopsisThis is a comparative account of social care services for children and older people in five key industrial nations (Finland, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States). The authors break new ground by moving beyond institutional description and seeking to understand the normative and moral qualities of welfare systems. The book builds on existing theories of welfare state regimes by extending the analysis to the arena of social care.A full and fascinating account is provided of the historical, economic and political origins of childcare and care for older people in each of the five countries. These analyses are then used as the basis for a theoretical account of the developmental trajectories of social care systems. The book proposes that there are common pressures at work in all industrial nations driving their welfare systems to similar forms of organisation and structure. However, these trends are mediated by important differences in culture and history.The Young, the Old and the State is an eminently readable and accessible book, and will be warmly welcomed by academics and researchers in social and public policy, health and social care and welfare economics. It will also be of interest to policymakers and NGOs involved in welfare and social care provision and provide a useful source for students on undergraduate and graduate programmes.Trade Review'This book, edited by three well-known and widely respected academics reflects the diversity of social care while simultaneously striving to identify common patterns, trends and underpinning philosophies. It makes an important new contribution to understanding why patterns of social care differ between and within countries, and the consequences of these variations. In explaining contemporary patterns of social care for children and older people in the countries studied, the contributors turn to historical accounts to explain the current apparent lack of coherence. Underpinning the diverse patterns of social care development are the transformation of social care from a private good to a public commodity; tensions between universality and selectivity; and new tensions between individual rights and family responses. As well as providing detailed and up to the minute accounts of the different care systems in the countries studied, this book makes a major new contribution to our understanding of the complex and conflicting pressures underlying post-industrial welfare states.' -- Caroline Glendinning, University of Manchester, UKTable of ContentsContents: 1. The Importance of Social Care Jorma Sipilä, Anneli Anttonen and John Baldock 2. Social Care in Finland: Stronger and Weaker Forms of Universalism Teppo Kröger, Anneli Anttonen and Jorma Sipilä 3. Social Care Services for Children and Older People in Germany: Distinct and Separate Histories Adalbert Evers and Christoph Sachße 4. Care for Children and Older People in Japan: Modernizing the Traditional Mutsuko Takahashi 5. Social Care in the United Kingdom: A Pattern of Discretionary Social Administration John Baldock 6. Care for Children and Older People in the United States: Laggard or Merely Different? Joseph Heffernan 7. Patterns of Social Care in Five Industrial Societies: Explaining Diversity Anneli Anttonen, Jorma Sipilä and John Baldock Index

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Book SynopsisBecause it is technically flawed and morally bankrupt, the author argues, the economist's consequence-based, procedurally detached theory of the state has contributed to the growth of government. As part of the Kantian-Rawlsian contractarian project, this book seeks to return economics to its foundations in moral philosophy. Given the moral equivalence of persons, the greatest possible equal participation must be promoted, persons must be impartially treated and, because it is grounded in consequentialist social welfare theory (SWT), the economist's theory of the state must be rejected. Ad hoc deployment of SWT has facilitated discriminatory rent seeking and contributed to larger government. In contrast, this book argues that equal political participation and a constitutional impartiality constraint minimize rent seeking, respect individual perceptions of the 'public good' and underwrite the legitimacy of government. Economists, moral philosophers and political scientists will find this book a unique contribution to the literature.Trade Review'. . . Roth's book is useful and valuable. Using modern secular thought as his starting point, he reaches roughly the same conclusions that one would reach reasoning from the older Christian tradition. There is certainly much to like about that effort.' -- Paul A. Cleveland, Markets & Morality'This book is one of the best discussions of welfare economics since Murray Rothbard's classic paper of 1956 "Toward a Reconstruction of Utility and Welfare Economics".' -- David Gordon, The Mises Review'Timothy Roth shows that social welfare theory, as currently defended by welfare economists and policymakers, is based on a confused and untenable moral theory, is incompatible with a rights-based legal order and is bound to promote unjust and arbitrary redistributions. By advocating a return to the Kantian conception of the moral agent, Roth shows the way to a normative economics that harmonizes with both intuitive morality and the American legal and constitutional tradition.' -- Roger Scruton, Writer and Philosopher, formerly University Professor and Professor of Philosophy at Boston University, US'The moral imperative of individual autonomy, embodied in the Kantian-Rawlsian perspective on social order, cannot be reconciled with the utilitarian presuppositions that inform normative applications of modern economics. This book exposes the contradictions that are present when the basic philosophical foundations are ignored, a stance that is, unfortunately, characteristic of much modern discourse as well as political practice.' -- James M. Buchanan, George Mason University, US and a Nobel LaureateTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. A Prior Ethical Commitment 2. Ends vs. Means: Consequentialism vs. Contractarianism 3. The Consequentialist Approach to Government 4. Enter the Economists 5. The Efficiency Standard, Corruption and the Growth of Government 6. The Indeterminacy of Social Welfare Theory 7. The Contractarian Approach to Government 8. The Rules of the Political Game 9. Playing by the Generality Rule 10. Generality and Minimalist Government References Index

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Book SynopsisMainstream trade and commercial policy theories with lineage traced back to Smith, Ricardo, Torrens, and Mill have often trivialised the process of development as static resource allocation. Peter Sai-wing Ho re-interprets the works of these classical economists and those of the so-called 'protectionists' Hamilton, List, Manoïlesco, Prebisch, Myrdal, and Singer to offer an alternative framework that considers the role of trade, foreign investment, and technology in engendering uneven development. The author reveals that these protectionists actually offered sophisticated prescriptions involving non-trade instruments, interweaving import-substitution with export-promotion, and emphasising indigenous technological-capability cultivation.This controversial book offers a unique approach to rethinking the trade and development literature and will therefore strongly appeal to researchers, academics, and students of trade and development as well as those involved in the history of economic thought.Table of ContentsContents: Preface 1. Introduction Part I: Re-Interpreting Classical Trade Theories in a Simple Framework of Capitalist Development 2. The Mainstream Interpretation of Classical Trade Theories 3. Smith and Ricardo: Trade and Uneven Development 4. Torrens: Trade, Uneven Development, Commercial Reciprocity and Colonisation 5. Mill: Trade, Uneven Development, and Perpetual Overflow of Capital from England Part II: Re-Examining ‘Trade Protection’ Arguments from Perspectives of Development 6. The Mainstream Conception of Spontaneous Structural Changes and its Formulation of the Theory of Commercial Policy 7. Hamilton: Promoting Development of America through a Multitude of Policy Instruments 8. List: Unleashing Productive Powers and Reciprocal Effects through a Multitude of Policy Instruments 9. Manoïlesco: Supporting the Expansion of Superior Productive Sectors through Tariffs or Subventions 10. Prebisch: Infusing Dynamism into Development Processes via Raising Investment and Technological Densities, and IS and EP Industrialisation 11. Mrydal: Harnessing Spread, While Curtailing Backwash, Effects with a Multitude of Policy Actions 12. Singer: Correcting Maldistribution of Gains from Progress by Tackling International Technological Dualism 13. Some Concluding Thoughts Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisIn this book a distinguished group of contributors discuss the changing political economy of pension reform. They focus on those countries which have launched a significant reframing of their pension system. Each chapter provides a detailed review of recent pension reforms and offers institutional evidence of the extent to which these reforms suggest a redirection of the welfare state towards a more public-private mix of policies. The countries were selected to represent the variety of new directions which mature industrial countries as well as countries in transition have taken.The book brings to light a number of surprising developments. These include the observation that pension systems do not conform to pure models of welfare system regimes; that a number of diverse developments have contributed to the extension of private pensions; that an emerging pattern of substituting private for public pensions can be detected but public provision still dominates in transition economies and that traditional employer-provided private pension schemes are undergoing significant change. One conclusion is that the design of the pension scheme may be more important than the mix of public-private in preventing the growth of inequality among the aged.This important book will be essential reading for scholars of economics, public policy, political science and finance as well as policymakers and practitioners involved in pension system reform.Trade Review'This first comprehensive analysis of public-private mixings discovers pension systems as rather flexible 'hybrid forms' not locked in as "uniform types". The balance shifts towards extended coverage of private pensions or functional privatization of public pensions - the private increasingly substituted for the public, and the contribution-benefit link is forged closer. What does the future hold? Surely, more income inequality in old age - unless "the rest of society" is already characterized by low poverty rates and low inequality, or unless active political design of the public-private mix compensates for social polarization, preventing a 21st century return of "the two nations". The modern state may "devolve" delivery of benefits - but an ageing electorate will still hold the state responsible for designing the requisite mix.' -- Stephan Leibfried, University of Bremen, Germany'This is the best book out there for surveying the variety of mixed public-private systems that have been sweeping the social security world during the last two decades. Separate chapters written by experts from each country explain what is happening in OECD countries, Latin America and the transitional economies, placing the recent multi-pillar reforms into the context of each country's history and political structure. Cross-cutting chapters by Rein and Schmahl pull it all together. This enables us to view both the commonalities and differences across countries, and to evaluate how path dependencies operate through time. I recommend it as a valuable reference source.' -- Estelle James, The Urban Institute, USTable of ContentsContents: Introduction Part I: The Experience of Mature Welfare States in Western Economies A. Contracting Out: The Experience in the United Kingdom and Japan 1. Contracting Out of the State Pension System: The British Experience of Carrots and Sticks 2. The Relationship between the Role of the Corporate Pension and the Public Pension Plan in Japan B. Mandating of Contractual Agreements: Australia, Switzerland and the Netherlands 3. Reforming Pensions: The Australian Experience 4. The Institutionalization of the Swiss Multi-pillar Pension System 5. The Quality of the Dutch Pension System: Will it be Sustainable in the Twenty-first Century? C. Carve-outs: Germany, USA and Swedish Financial Accounts 6. Paradigm Shift in German Pension Policy: Measures Aiming at a New Public–Private Mix and their Effects 7. Individual Accounts and the Continuing Debate over Social Security Reform in the United States 8. Public Pension Reform and Contractual Agreements in Sweden: From Defined Benefit to Defined Contribution D. Pathways Towards a Mixed Public–Private Pension System 9. How Societies Mix Public and Private Spheres in their Pension Systems 10. Whose Money is it Anyhow? Governance and Social Investment in Collective Investment Funds Part II: Economies in Transition and Latin America 11. Home-made Pension Reforms in Central and Eastern Europe and the Evolution of the World Bank Approach to Modern Pension Systems 12. Public and Private Mix in the Polish Pension System 13. Conflicting Interests in Shaping Hungary’s New Private Pension Scheme 14. Latin American and East European Pension Reforms: Accounting for a Paradigm Shift Part III: The Public–Private Mix and Wellbeing in Aged Households 15. The Public–Private Mix of Retirement Income in Nine OECD Countries: Some Evidence from Micro Data and an Exploration of its Implications 16. Income Packaging and Economic Wellbeing in the Last Stage of the Working Career Index

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Book SynopsisWhat happens to extensive and generous welfare states when they are faced with serious economic crisis and the effects of globalization? This thorough analysis of the processes of social policy restructuring in two Nordic welfare states endeavours to answer this and other questions related to their survival in a world of intensifying global competition.Virpi Timonen investigates both the changes that have taken place in central social policies in the areas of pensions, unemployment policies, social and health services, and the political and structural reasons for the pattern of policy change that emerged. A critical evaluation of the roles of globalization, political mechanisms and power relationships in shaping these social policies in Finland and Sweden is also featured.Welfare state specialists and those seeking to understand welfare states as a central constituent of politics in Nordic countries will find Restructuring the Welfare State to be of great interest. The book will also appeal to academics and researchers in the fields of social policy and comparative politics, as well as public and social policy analysts in international organizations such as the OECD and the World Bank.Trade Review'Timonen adheres to a style of writing that is organized, rational, and straightforward. This book offers new insight into the realm of welfare reform from which even scholars new to the field of comparative social welfare could derive great benefit.' -- Allison Kidder, New Global Development: Journal of International and Comparative Social Welfare'By documenting developments in [Finland and Sweden] in great detail, the author offers useful insights into social policy in the region and shows that the simplistic way many social policy writers have blamed globalization for welfare state retrenchment needs to be reconsidered and refined. The book's impressive use of theory is also highly commended. Many readers will be impressed by the way the author uses theory to test popular statements about the changes in social policy that have taken place in recent times.' -- Social Development IssuesTable of ContentsContents: 1. The Crisis of the Welfare State – Yet Again 2. Theories of Welfare State Development and Restructuring 3. Globalization, Europeanization, or Endogenous Pressures: What Triggered Welfare State Restructuring? 4. Political Parties and Interest Groups 5. Power Resources at Work: Diversification of Unemployment Benefits in Finland and Sweden 6. Restructuring of Public Health and Social Services: Movement Away from the Service State? 7. Means-Tested Benefits and Basic Security: Are Institutional Welfare States Becoming Less Universalist and More Residual? 8. Conclusion: In Defence of the Welfare State Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisThe welfare system in the United States underwent profound changes as a result of the groundbreaking welfare legislation passed in 1996 entitled The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunities Reconciliation Act (PRWORA). The Political Economy of Welfare Reform in the United States examines in detail the legislative process that gave rise to PRWORA and presents two alternative theories to explain this process; the traditional public interest model of government and the public choice model. On the basis of a detailed historical analysis of welfare programs and policies in the US, the author explains the two alternative theories and engages in a detailed institutional and statistical analysis to make a convincing argument for the validity of the public choice paradigm.Mary Reintsma's book reveals how the outcome of any legislation is highly dependent on the input of interest groups and the interactions of such groups with those responsible for passing the legislation.The Political Economy of Welfare Reform in the United States will appeal to academics and researchers involved in public sector economics, public choice theory and welfare economics reform.Table of ContentsContents: Introduction 1. Social Welfare Policy – Overview of Major Issues 2. Comparative Social Welfare Policy – A Look at the Evolution of Welfare Policies in Europe 3. Traditional Public Interest Model 4. The Public Choice Perspective 5. Government and its Bureaucracy 6. The Origins of the New Welfare Law – A Historical Overview 7. The Genesis of the New Welfare Law – The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996 (PL 104–193) 8. Institutional Analysis 9. An Econometric Analysis of the Variables Affecting Changes in Welfare Caseloads 10. Conclusions Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisCulture and Welfare State provides comparative studies on the interplay between cultural factors and welfare policies. Starting with an analysis of the historical and cultural foundations of Western European welfare states, reflected in the competing ideologies of liberalism, conservatism and socialism, the book goes on to compare the Western European welfare model to those in North America, Asia and Central and Eastern Europe. Comprehensive and engaging, this volume examines not only the relationships between cultural change and welfare restructuring, taking empirical evidence from policy reforms in contemporary Europe, but also the popular legitimacy of welfare, focusing particularly on the underlying values, beliefs and attitudes of people in European countries.This book will be of great interest to sociologists and political scientists, as well as social policy experts interested in a cultural perspective on the welfare state.Trade Review'. . . the book focuses on a very interesting and important. . . dimension of welfare analysis. . . the book provides a very rich and interesting range of analyses of the complex links between culture and welfare state. It deserves to be read both by advanced undergraduates and academics working in this area, and perhaps should also be read by policy-makers and politicians as a useful corrective to an overly economistic approach to welfare in the straitened years ahead.' -- Rob Sykes, Social Policy and Administration'The essays in this collection advance cultural analysis of the welfare state by describing the experiences of a large array of developed nations. . . Highly recommended.' -- D. Stoesz, ChoiceTable of ContentsContents: 1. The Culture of the Welfare State: Historical and Theoretical Arguments Wim van Oorschot, Michael Opielka and Birgit Pfau-Effinger PART I: CULTURAL FOUNDATIONS OF THE WELFARE STATE: IDEAS OF THE GOOD SOCIETY 2. Liberalism, Citizenship and the Welfare State Julia S. O’Connor and Gillian Robinson 3. Social Democratic Values in the European Welfare States Steinar Stjernø 4. Conservatism and the Welfare State: Intervening to Preserve Kees van Kersbergen and Monique Kremer 5. Christian Foundations of the Welfare State: Strong Cultural Values in Comparative Perspective Michael Opielka PART II: WORLDS OF WELFARE CULTURE 6. European and American Welfare Values: Case Studies in Cash Benefits Reform Robert Walker 7. Is There a Specific East-Central European Welfare Culture? Zsuzsa Ferge 8. Welfare Policy Reforms in Japan and Korea: Cultural and Institutional Factors Ito Peng PART III: CULTURAL CHANGE AND WELFARE REFORM 9. Cultural Change and Path Departure: The Example of Family Policies in Conservative Welfare States Birgit Pfau-Effinger 10. Cultures of Activation: The Shifting Relationship between Income Maintenance and Employment Promotion in the Nordic Context Bjørn Hvinden 11. Unsettled Attachments: National Identity, Citizenship and Welfare John Clarke and Janet Fink PART IV: POPULAR WELFARE VALUES AND BELIEFS 12. European Scope-of-Government Beliefs: The Impact of Individual, Regional and National Characteristics John Gelissen 13. Popular Deservingness Perceptions and Conditionality of Solidarity in Europe Wim van Oorschot 14. The Values of Work and Care Among Women in Modern Societies Detlev Lück and Dirk Hofäcker Index

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Book SynopsisThis book brings together leading international researchers to discuss governmental approaches to analysing social policies.Analysing Social Policy expands the scope of social policy analysis using the insights from post-Foucauldian scholarship on the art of governing in liberal democracies. One of the main conclusions reached is that policy researchers need to pay much greater attention to the minutiae of policy reform, and to the discursive and material ways in which power operates in policy change. The chapters comprising this book are purposefully written in a clear, accessible and reflective manner, with each of the contributions empirically grounded, drawing on social policy problems and practices in many countries, ranging from North America to Europe to Australasia. The editors address key concerns of both policy analysts as well as academic researchers attempting to locate appropriate theoretical frameworks to make sense of welfare state restructuring in the 21st century. This book will appeal to researchers and research students in political science, social policy, social work and sociology through its demonstration of how to apply contemporary social theory to research problems. It will also be of interest to policy scholars around the world who are involved in analysing the intersections of power, politics and policy.Table of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction: Reframing Social Policy Analysis Greg Marston and Catherine McDonald PART I: GOVERNING SPACES AND PLACES 2. Governmentality and Powers of Life and Death Mitchell Dean 3. Global Governance and Local Policy Partnerships Wendy Larner 4. Governing the Spaces on the Margin of Society Jørgen Elm-Larsen PART II: GOVERNING OTHERS AND GOVERNING SELVES 5. Consumerism and the Remaking of State-Citzen Relations in the UK John Clarke 6. The Politics of Subject Formation: Welfare-Reliant Women’s Response to Welfare Reform in the United States and the Netherlands Anna C. Korteweg 7. Governing Men and Boys in Public Policy in Australia Bob Pease 8. Activating Child and Youth Welfare – A Case of the Neo-Social Re-arrangement of German Social Policy Fabian Kessl PART III: GOVERNING THROUGH NEW TECHNOLOGIES 9. ‘The End of the Passing Past’: Towards Polytemporal Policy Studies William Walters 10. Governing the Mother: Access to Reproductive Technologies Jennifer Smith 11. Segmentation and Conditionality: Technological Reconfigurations in Social Policy Paul Henman 12. Conclusion: A Conversation Worth Continuing? Greg Marston and Catherine McDonald Index

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Book SynopsisChristian and Social Democratic parties have been the driving force behind welfare state developments post-WWII. This valuable book investigates whether continued party differences have contributed significantly to the design of social welfare in three conservative welfare states, Austria, Germany and the Netherlands, since the mid-1970s. Rather than assuming continued differences or convergence between parties, the primary focus is to empirically analyze party positions with regard to employment and labour market policies, social security, and family policies as well as the implemented policies themselves. The analysis demonstrates how changed interpretative patterns have led to a programmatic convergence amongst Christian Democrats and Social Democrats, largely resulting in a liberal-communitarian approach to the development of social welfare policies.Providing a comprehensive approach to welfare state analysis and scrutinizing the policy domains of employment, social security and family policies, this book will be of great interest to political scientists and sociologists interested in welfare state developments. It will also appeal to lecturers and postgraduate students in (comparative) social policy.Trade Review'This is a well-researched and very informative study of the relative impact of social democracy and Christian democracy on welfare state reform in the past three decades. . . I highly recommend it, because the book makes a great contribution to the debate on whether and how partisan politics still makes a difference for social and economic policy developments. . . The book is a must for students of the welfare state and it would provide perfect reading material for any course on the politics of welfare state reform.' -- Kees van Kersbergen, Journal of European Social PolicyTable of ContentsContents: Introduction 1. Institutions and Political Parties in Historical Contexts 2. Welfare State Arrangements: A Historical Perspective 3. Welfare Policy Changes Since the Mid-1970s 4. Theories Explaining Welfare State Change 5. Changed Interpretative Patterns of Welfare State Parties 6. Christian Democratic and Social Democratic Welfare Policies and Politics in Comparative Perspective: Towards a Liberal Communitarian Welfare State? References Index

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Book SynopsisThis book is a comparative study of family change, parental employment and social policy in the five Nordic countries, the Netherlands, Germany and the United Kingdom. In all these countries family forms have been profoundly affected by lower fertility rates, lower marriage rates, increased cohabitation, higher risks of relationship breakdown and episodes of lone parenthood. These changes have also been linked to an increase in the proportion of mothers participating in the labour market. The contributors to this book trace these social trends over the last twenty years and analyse how social policy has developed and evolved in response. They argue that while the Nordic countries pioneered efforts to recognise new family forms and reconcile work and family life, there is still considerable variation between them as well as some evidence that the non-Nordic countries are catching up.Social Policy, Employment and Family Change in Comparative Perspective will strongly appeal to academics and researchers of social policy as well as policy makers looking to learn from the experiences of these countries.Table of ContentsContents: Foreword 1. Introduction Jonathan Bradshaw and Aksel Hatland 2. Family Change Naomi Finch 3. The Parental Employment Context Emese Mayhew 4. State Recognition of New Family Forms? Cecilie Wehner and Peter Abrahamson 5. Parental Rights and Obligations Aksel Hatland and Emese Mayhew 6. Family Benefit Packages Jonathan Bradshaw and Emese Mayhew 7. Childcare and Parental Leave Naomi Finch 8. Fertility Rates in Europe: The Influence of Policy, Economy and Culture Arieke Rijken 9. First Births: A Comparative Study of the Patterns of Transition to Parenthood in Europe Katja Forssén and Veli-Matti Ritakallio 10. Men and (Their) Families: Comparative Perspectives on Men’s Roles and Attitudes Towards Family Formation Trudie Knijn, Ilona Ostner and Christoph Schmitt 11. Education, Employment and Family Formation: Differing Patterns Ulla Björnberg, Stefán Ólafsson and Guony Björk Eydal 12. Working Their Way Out of Poverty? Lone Mothers in Policies and Labour Markets Anne Skevik 13. Family Poverty in the European Union Veli-Matti Ritakallio and Jonathan Bradshaw 14. Gender Equity and Time Use: How Do Mothers and Fathers Spend Their Time? Naomi Finch 15. Conclusions Ulla Bjornberg and Jonathan Bradshaw Index

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Book SynopsisCare of the elderly in their own homes has increasingly come into the focus of contemporary welfare policies and raises important questions about the governance of welfare in general. By taking a comparative and thematic approach, this interesting and timely book offers a comprehensive analysis of the principal issues surrounding the governance of home care.The analysis presented systematically maps out governing arrangements in relation to formal and informal care services, informal care, care workers and users of care across nine countries. The authors explore the ways in which country specific contexts shape governing arrangements and bring together insights from social care and public policy literature, two different yet complementary theoretical perspectives.Combining social care and public policy, Governing Home Care will be of great interest to scholars and postgraduate students and researchers of comparative social and public policy, as well as gender studies with particular interest in health policy, welfare state policies, family studies, and the sociology of caring and ageing.Trade Review'This is an exhaustive text, soundly rooted in "social policy", which contains a wealth of detailed information on home care: a topic of welfare policy that is little studied. . . it provides an extremely useful initial analysis of home care governance in the nine countries studied and is a useful basis for further research in this area. It will be of interest to researchers and students of social policy, particularly those who are interested in undertaking comparative studies, as well as to senior managers in health and social services (national and local levels), who plan to develop and commission home care services for older people.' -- Pat Chambers, International Journal of Health Planning and Management'Governing Home Care closes several important gaps in the literature. The authors provide both a rich source of empirical data on home care in different countries and new theoretical approaches on the governance of public sector services and comparative welfare research. As such, this book stretches far beyond the field of care for the elderly in their homes. . . This book is an invaluable source for students and researchers of health and social care, gender studies and comparative welfare state studies. It stimulates creative thinking and the search for new and more sustainable avenues in home care and comparative public policy alike.' -- Ellen Kuhlmann, Journal of European Social PolicyTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction to the Governance of Home Care 2. Analysing Home Care Governance: Bringing Together Different Conceptual Perspectives 3. Contexts of Governing Home Care: Ideas and Institutions 4. Governing Formal Care Services: Between Integration and Fragmentation 5. Integrating Informal Care Provision 6. Care Workers: Defining the Boundaries of Occupational Territories 7. Care Users: Between Citizens and Consumers 8. Home Care Governance: Mapping out Convergences and Divergences Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisThis volume brings together a number of people professionally engaged in the study of literacy, either because they are teachers or teacher educators of language and literacy, or because they are involved as social and/or educational workers researching or providing programs to address the needs of people at risk because of inadequate literacy skills. It thus sets up a dialogue between these two communities of writers, all bringing different perspectives to the issues, some from the context of Literacy Education, others from the context of Social Work. All are committed to the view that provision of effective literacy programs is a matter of equity and social justice, though the ways in which they address such a view can differ. Issues addressed include: the changing nature of literacy in the modern world; the impact of the multimodal environment in which literacy now functions; the implications of this environment for pedagogical practices in the teaching of literacy; the causes and consequences of social disadvantage in learning literacy among various groups; and means to address such disadvantage.Trade Review'This edited text emphasizes an important contemporary theme. Increasingly, literacy is being associated with aspects of advantage and disadvantage, social inclusion and social exclusion. All the authors explore interesting and pertinent areas and this book makes a valuable contribution to the field.' Professor Barbara Fawcett, University of Sydney 'Its ten chapters draw on the authoritative research and field experience of significant thinkers in literacy education and welfare, each one of whom in turn draws on other well-respected data to support a compelling case for the closer articulation of the two fields.' Associate Professor Kristina Love, University of MelbourneTable of ContentsChapter 1. Frances Christie and Alyson Simpson: Literacy and Social Responsibility Chapter 2. Frances Christie: Literacy as a Theme in Educational Theory and in Policy Chapter 3. Alyson Simpson and Maureen Walsh (Australian Catholic University): Multiple Literacies: Implications for Changed Pedagogy Chapter 4. Peter Freebody (University of Sydney): Socially Responsible Literacy Education: Towards an 'Organic Relation' to our Place and Time Chapter 5. Robyn Ewing (University of Sydney): Literacy and the Arts Chapter 6. Tony Vinson (University of Sydney): The Social Context of Literacy Acquisition: Achieving Good Beginnings Chapter 7. Father Chris Riley (CEO, Youth Off the Streets Program) and Karelynne Randall (Youth Off the Streets Program): The Experience of Youth Off the Streets Chapter 8. David Rose (University of Sydney): Beating Educational Inequality with an Integrated Reading Pedagogy Chapter 9. Denise Lynch (University of Sydney): Enhancing Literacy Education for Refugee Children Chapter 10. Frances Christie and Alyson Simpson: Envoi

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Book SynopsisRedesigning the Welfare State argues that the current high level of unemployment in Germany not only creates a major challenge for the German welfare state, but is to a good extent caused by the way the country's welfare system is designed. The authors review the public debate on labour market reforms, which has been ongoing since 2002, and discuss the first set of reforms that have been enacted since then. As the reforms carried out so far fall short of what is actually needed to increase employment and economic growth in the Eurozone's largest economy, the authors introduce a proposal for a more fundamental redesign of the German welfare state. With comparative discussions of important elements of recent labour market reforms in the US, the UK and the rest of Europe, this book will appeal to all labour market researchers, and to those with an interest in applied work and policy advising in Germany. It will also appeal to decision makers and experts at international organisations and think tanks with a specialisation on Europe and Germany.Table of ContentsContents: Series Foreword Introduction: Securing a Minimum Level of Income in the Welfare State 1. Welfare Benefits and Unemployment: The Diagnosis 2. The Debate on Reforms and How It Shaped the Current Political Agenda 3. Welfare to Work: Ifo’s Proposal 4. Actual Reforms Enacted So Far 5. The 2005 Reform and Ifo’s Proposal 6. Conclusion References Index

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Book SynopsisIn this three-volume collection Leibfried and Mau have gathered together the most vital articles about the welfare state and its 'reformation' written since the mid-1970s. Their choices and organizing principles bring coherence and additional insight to these articles which, together, provide a comprehensive presentation of all the key empirical, conceptual and normative issues. Volume I, Analytical Approaches, comprises a history of welfare state theory, with essays on modernization, functionalism and the industrialization thesis, neo-Marxist theories, the power resources approach, managing and sharing risk, and polity-centred and institutional approaches. Volume II, Varieties and Transformations, begins with articles defining varieties of welfare states and then proceeds with essays on welfare state retrenchment and its roots, globalization, post-industrialism, Europeanization, and global social policy. Volume III, Legitimation, Achievement and Integration addresses the issues and challenges of the contemporary welfare state: its justification, economic results and entanglements, human public motivations and attitudes, multiculturalism, gender,the generational contract.Welfare States: Construction, Deconstruction, Reconstruction unites the work of some four generations of the most pre-eminent scholars of the welfare state in one cohesive, authoritative set of volumes.Trade Review‘This three-volume set collects together 63 journal articles dating from 1974 to 2005 and is an absolute must for any library, think-tank or university department serious about studying the welfare state. . . there is an excellent bibliography which will be helpful to anyone studying social policy. . . these really are splendid volumes and for some time to come they will be essential reading for anyone seriously interested in welfare states and welfare state theory.’Table of ContentsContents: Volume I: Analytical Approaches Acknowledgements Introduction Welfare States: Construction, Deconstruction, Reconstruction Stephan Leibfried and Steffen Mau PART I WELFARE STATE DEVELOPMENT: THE GRAND PERSPECTIVE 1. Ira Katznelson (1986), ‘Rethinking the Silences of Social and Economic Policy’ 2. Edwin Amenta (2003), ‘What We Know about the Development of Social Policy. Comparative and Historical Research in Comparative and Historical Perspective’ 3. John Myles and Jill Quadagno (2002), ‘Political Theories of the Welfare State’ PART II MODERNIZATION AND THE EXPANSION OF CITIZENSHIP 4. T.H. Marshall (1992 [1949]), ‘Citizenship and Social Class’ 5. Richard M. Titmuss (1974), ‘What is Social Policy?’ 6. Robert Henry Cox (1998), ‘The Consequences of Welfare Reform: How Conceptions of Social Rights Are Changing’ PART III FUNCTIONALISM AND THE INDUSTRIALIZATION THESIS 7. Peter Flora and Jens Alber (1981), ‘Modernization, Democratization, and the Development of Welfare States in Western Europe’ 8. Harold L. Wilensky (1975), ‘The Welfare State as a Research Problem’ and ‘Economic Level, Ideology, and Social Structure’ PART IV NEO-MARXIST THEORIES 9. Claus Offe (1984), ‘Social Policy and the Theory of the State’ 10. Bob Jessop (2002), ‘Capitalism and the Capitalist Type of State’ PART V THE POWER RESOURCES APPROACH 11. Walter Korpi (1983), ‘The Democratic Class Struggle’ and ‘Social Policy’ 12. Walter Korpi and Joakim Palme (2003), ‘New Politics and Class Politics in the Context of Austerity and Globalization: Welfare State Regress in 18 Countries, 1975–95 PART VI MANAGING AND SHARING RISK 13. Peter Baldwin (1990), ‘Introduction: Welfare, Redistribution and Solidarity’ 14. Nicholas Barr (2001), ‘The Market and Information’ 15. Giuliano Bonoli (2005), ‘The Politics of the New Social Policies: Providing Coverage Against New Social Risks in Mature Welfare States’ PART VII POLITY-CENTERED APPROACHES AND INSTITUTIONALISMS 16. Ann Shola Orloff and Theda Skocpol (1984), ‘Why Not Equal Protection? Explaining the Politics of Public Social Spending in Britain, 1900–1911, and the United States, 1880s–1920’ 17. Evelyne Huber, Charles Ragin and John D. Stephens (1993), ‘Social Democracy, Christian Democracy, Constitutional Structure, and the Welfare State’ 18. Ellen M. Immergut (1990), ‘Institutions, Veto Points, and Policy Results: A Comparative Analysis of Health Care’ 19. Jacob S. Hacker (2002), ‘The Politics of Public and Private Social Benefits’ 20. Bo Rothstein (1998), ’The Political and Moral Logic of the Universal Welfare State’ Name Index Volume II: Varieties and Transformations Acknowledgements An introduction by the editors to all three volumes appears in Volume I PART I VARIETIES OF WELFARE STATES 1. Gøsta Esping-Andersen (1990), ‘The Three Political Economies of the Welfare State’, ‘De-Commodification in Social Policy’ and ‘The Welfare State as a System of Stratification’ 2. Giuliano Bonoli (1997), ‘Classifying Welfare States: A Two-dimension Approach’ 3. Francis G. Castles and Deborah Mitchell (1993), ‘Worlds of Welfare and Families of Nations’ 4. Sven E.O. Hort and Stein Kuhnle (2000), ‘The Coming of East and South-East Asian Welfare States’ 5. Peter A. Hall and David Soskice (2001), ‘An Introduction to Varieties of Capitalism’ PART II RETRENCHMENT 6. Paul Pierson (1996), ‘The New Politics of the Welfare State’ 7. Paul Pierson (2001), ‘Coping with Permanent Austerity: Welfare State Restructuring in Affluent Democracies’ 8. Richard Clayton and Jonas Pontusson (1998), ‘Welfare-State Retrenchment Revisited: Entitlement Cuts, Public Sector Restructuring, and Inegalitarian Trends in Advanced Capitalist Societies’ 9. Vivien A. Schmidt (2002), ‘Does Discourse Matter in the Politics of Welfare State Adjustment?’ PART III GLOBALIZATION 10. Geoffrey Garrett (1998), ‘Global Markets and National Politics: Collision Course or Virtuous Circle?’ 11. Elmar Rieger and Stephan Leibfried (1998), ‘Welfare State Limits to Globalization’ 12. Sven Steinmo (2002), ‘Globalization and Taxation: Challenges to the Swedish Welfare State’ PART IV POST-INDUSTRIALISM 13. Gøsta Esping-Andersen (1999), ‘The Structural Bases of Postindustrial Employment’ 14. Torben Iversen and Anne Wren (1998), ‘Equality, Employment, and Budgetary Restraint: The Trilemma of the Service Economy’ PART V EUROPEANIZATION 15. Wolfgang Streeck (2000), ‘Competitive Solidarity: Rethinking the European Social Model’ 16. Claus Offe (2003), ‘The European Model of “Social” Capitalism: Can it Survive European Integration?’ 17. Herbert Obinger, Stephan Leibfried and Francis G. Castles (2005), ‘Bypasses to a Social Europe? Lessons from Federal Experience’ PART VI GLOBAL SOCIAL POLICY 18. Bob Deacon with Michelle Hulse and Paul Stubbs (1997), ‘The Prospects for Global Social Policy’ 19. Geof Wood and Ian Gough (2004), ‘Conclusion: Rethinking Social Policy in Development Contexts’ Name Index Volume III: Legitimation, Achievement and Integration Acknowledgements An introduction by the editors to all three volumes appears in Volume I PART I REASONS FOR WELFARE 1. John Rawls (1986), ‘Distributive Justice’ 2. Robert E. Goodin (1988), ‘Introduction’ 3. Nancy Fraser (1990), ‘Talking about Needs: Interpretive Contests as Political Conflicts in Welfare-State Societies’ PART II OUTCOMES 4. Walter Korpi and Joakim Palme (1998), ‘The Paradox of Redistribution and Strategies of Equality: Welfare State Institutions, Inequality, and Poverty in the Western Countries’ 5. Lane Kenworthy (1999), ‘Do Social-Welfare Policies Reduce Poverty? A Cross-National Assessment’ 6. Timothy M. Smeeding (2005), ‘Public Policy, Economic Inequality, and Poverty: The United States in Comparative Perspective’ PART III TRADE OFFS AND DYSFUNCTIONS 7. Lane Kenworthy (2003), ‘Do Affluent Countries Face an Incomes-Jobs Trade Off?’ 8. Assar Lindbeck and Dennis J. Snower (2001), ‘Insiders versus Outsiders’ 9. Assar Lindbeck (1997), ‘The Swedish Experiment’ 10. Lawrence M. Mead (1997), ‘Citizenship and Social Policy: T.H. Marshall and Poverty’ PART IV HUMAN MOTIVATION AND THE WELFARE STATE 11. Julian Le Grand (1997), ‘Knights, Knaves or Pawns? Human Behaviour and Social Policy’ 12. Alan Deacon and Kirk Mann (1999), ‘Agency, Modernity and Social Policy’ PART V PUBLIC SUPPORT AND WELFARE ATTITUDES 13. Stefan Svallfors (1997), ‘Worlds of Welfare and Attitudes to Redistribution: A Comparison of Eight Western Nations’ 14. Wim van Oorschot (2000), ‘Who Should Get What, and Why? On Deservingness Criteria and the Conditionality of Solidarity Among the Public’ 15. Martin Gilens (1996), ‘“Race Coding” and White Opposition to Welfare’ PART VI ETHNIC AND SOCIAL DIVERSITY 16. Robert C. Lieberman (2002), ‘Political Institutions and the Politics of Race in the Development of the Modern Welfare State’ 17. Keith G. Banting (2000), ‘Looking in Three Directions: Migration and the European Welfare State in Comparative Perspective’ 18. Keith G. Banting and Will Kymlicka (2004), ‘Do Multiculturalism Policies Erode the Welfare State?’ PART VII GENDER 19. Ann Orloff (1996), ‘Gender in the Welfare State’ 20. Jane Lewis (2002), ‘Gender and Welfare State Change’ 21. Haya Stier, Noah Lewin-Epstein and Michael Braun (2001), ‘Welfare Regimes, Family-Supportive Policies, and Women’s Employment Along the Life-Course’ PART VIII PENSIONS AND THE GENERATIONAL CONTRACT 22. Karl Hinrichs (2001), ‘Elephants on the Move. Patterns of Public Pension Reform in OECD Countries’ 23. John Myles (2002), ‘A New Social Contract for the Elderly?’ 24. Martin Kohli (1999), ‘Private and Public Transfers Between Generations: Linking the Family and the State’ Name Index

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Book SynopsisThis is a comparative account of social care services for children and older people in five key industrial nations (Finland, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States). The authors break new ground by moving beyond institutional description and seeking to understand the normative and moral qualities of welfare systems. The book builds on existing theories of welfare state regimes by extending the analysis to the arena of social care.A full and fascinating account is provided of the historical, economic and political origins of childcare and care for older people in each of the five countries. These analyses are then used as the basis for a theoretical account of the developmental trajectories of social care systems. The book proposes that there are common pressures at work in all industrial nations driving their welfare systems to similar forms of organisation and structure. However, these trends are mediated by important differences in culture and history.The Young, the Old and the State is an eminently readable and accessible book, and will be warmly welcomed by academics and researchers in social and public policy, health and social care and welfare economics. It will also be of interest to policymakers and NGOs involved in welfare and social care provision and provide a useful source for students on undergraduate and graduate programmes.Trade Review'This book, edited by three well-known and widely respected academics reflects the diversity of social care while simultaneously striving to identify common patterns, trends and underpinning philosophies. It makes an important new contribution to understanding why patterns of social care differ between and within countries, and the consequences of these variations. In explaining contemporary patterns of social care for children and older people in the countries studied, the contributors turn to historical accounts to explain the current apparent lack of coherence. Underpinning the diverse patterns of social care development are the transformation of social care from a private good to a public commodity; tensions between universality and selectivity; and new tensions between individual rights and family responses. As well as providing detailed and up to the minute accounts of the different care systems in the countries studied, this book makes a major new contribution to our understanding of the complex and conflicting pressures underlying post-industrial welfare states.' -- Caroline Glendinning, University of Manchester, UKTable of ContentsContents: 1. The Importance of Social Care Jorma Sipilä, Anneli Anttonen and John Baldock 2. Social Care in Finland: Stronger and Weaker Forms of Universalism Teppo Kröger, Anneli Anttonen and Jorma Sipilä 3. Social Care Services for Children and Older People in Germany: Distinct and Separate Histories Adalbert Evers and Christoph Sachße 4. Care for Children and Older People in Japan: Modernizing the Traditional Mutsuko Takahashi 5. Social Care in the United Kingdom: A Pattern of Discretionary Social Administration John Baldock 6. Care for Children and Older People in the United States: Laggard or Merely Different? Joseph Heffernan 7. Patterns of Social Care in Five Industrial Societies: Explaining Diversity Anneli Anttonen, Jorma Sipilä and John Baldock Index

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Book SynopsisThe continued failure to provide public services both to agreed standards and electorate expectations is one of the major problems of modern government. Drawing on the experience of government in the UK and beyond, this book considers the ways in which public institutions have tried to adapt to meet new demands. The author argues that there is a common inability to connect ideas and decisions between politicians and those responsible for managing public sector organisations, and discusses in detail the initiatives launched in the UK to establish a new approach to management, particularly 'Next Steps' and 'Executive Agencies'. By analysing public sector management in a number of countries since the reforms of the 1980s, this valuable book examines past problems and suggests future improvements to the ways in which public services should be managed, including the development of relations between politicians and officials and ways to improve decision taking and management for government.As a senior official in Mrs Thatcher's government, the author describes in detail and from the inside the process of planning and introducing 'executive agencies', a major change in one of the largest governments in the world. She emphasises the intense difficulty involved in getting agreement to change and to implement decisions, discussing the problems of conflicting objectives between politicians and officials in dealing with the practicalities of managing large public sector institutions. The UK experience of 'executive agencies' has been influential across the world and in many countries. This book describes how the UK system was devised and introduced.This book will appeal to an international spectrum of academics and students, especially those involved in public sector reform and public sector management, and political decision taking. It will also be of great interest to contemporary historians of the Thatcher period and beyond, as well as politicians and commentators concerned with government reform, public sector management and the role of politicians.Trade Review'This book is an authoritative account of the establishment of the Next Steps agencies, the greatest change in the UK civil service of recent years. The saga is told superbly from the author's vantage point as a leading participant in helping to shape the change. She reveals the pressures on, and inside, the civil service both for and against reform. She illuminates the relationships between politicians and civil servants. Her wise advice on how they can collaborate constructively to deliver public services also draws on her worldwide experience as a consultant about governance in developing countries, and is especially relevant to current concerns about reform of public services.' -- G.W. Jones, Emeritus Professor of Government, LSE, UK'This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand why governments fail to deliver what they promise. It is the authoritative insider's account of the "Next Steps" initiative under Mrs Thatcher by someone who was central to it. Her analysis is uncomfortable but her insights, spiced with some nice anecdotes, are as wise and relevant as ever. Her message for politicians and senior officials alike is uncompromising: look at the job first and equip yourselves to do it properly, or you will fail and the rest of us suffer. Thank goodness she has written it all down. No one can say they weren't told.' -- Lord Wilson of Dinton, former Cabinet Secretary and now Master of Emmanuel College, CambridgeTable of ContentsContents: Introduction 1. The Management of Public Services: What Goes Wrong? 2. The United Kingdom Government: The Pressure for Change 3. Management and the Civil Service: The Rayner Approach 4. Improving Management in Government: The Efficiency Unit Investigation 5. Administration to Management: ‘A Plan to Shift the Foundations’ 6. The Report: Discussion and Decisions 7. Next Steps: Implementation 8. Views and Comments: A Success or a Staging Post? 9. The Spread of Public Sector Reform 10. The Most Difficult Task: Change at the Top 11. Politics and Management: Can they Co-exist? Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisThis important book offers valuable insights into the way in which social policies and welfare state arrangements interact with family and gender models. It presents the most up-to-date research in the field, based on a variety of national and comparative sources and using different theoretical and methodological approaches. The authors address different forms of support (care, financial, emotional) and employ a bi-directional perspective, exploring both giving and receiving across generations. They illustrate that understanding how generations interact in families helps to reformulate the way issues of intergenerational equity are discussed when addressing the redistributive impact of the welfare state through pensions and health services.Encompassing a wide number of European countries as well as migrant groups, this book will greatly appeal to graduate students interested in sociology, social policy and social psychology. Researchers and policy makers in the fields of demography and sociology will also find the book an invaluable resource.Trade Review‘Families, Ageing and Social Policy overflows with fascinating facts about modern families. . . anyone with an interest in the role of the family in ageing societies should consult this volume.' -- Gemma Carney, International Journal of Ageing and Later Life'. . . this book encapsulates the state-of-the-art in the European intergenerational solidarity discourse. Scholars and students alike will find it very informative. For those new to the subject, the development of scholarly work on intergenerational solidarity in Europe is clearly sketched in the introduction. Those already familiar will appreciate the combination of innovative empirical chapters and thought-provoking theoretical chapters.' -- Niels Schenk, Ageing & Society'This book is a welcome contribution to the study of population ageing, social policies and intergenerational relationships in European families. Edited by a leading family sociologist this book offers fresh updates and clear, insightful analyses of demographic development, family arrangements and intergenerational solidarity. Highlighting continuity as well as complexity and change in intergenerational relationships, this timely book is essential reading for all scholars and students interested in the interplay of ageing, family change and policy reform.' -- Arnlaug Leira, University of Oslo, Norway'Families, Ageing and Social Policy is unique in that it uses a generational lens - at the micro-level of individual family members and at the macro-level of cohorts - as a mechanism for capturing the relational dynamics of lives at different points in the life course. It offers a valuable comparative analytic approach, considering both within-family generational ties and cross-cohort linkages as played out within different cultural and social welfare regimes. This book is ostensibly about Europe, but should be required reading for everyone interested in understanding the real-life relationships across generations within families and across population cohorts, as both play out on a moving platform of global transformation in ageing, fertility, immigration, gender roles, and social policy.' -- Phyllis Moen, University of Minnesota, USTable of ContentsContents: Preface Introduction: Intergenerational Relations in Families – A Micro-Macro Perspective Chiara Saraceno 1. The Book-ends: Emerging Perspectives on Children and Old People Gunhild O. Hagestad 2. The Family as a Source of Support for Adult Children’s Own Family Projects: European Varieties Martin Kohli and Marco Albertini 3. The Intergenerational Transmission of Home Ownership and the Reproduction of the Familialistic Welfare Regime Teresio Poggio 4. ‘When will I see you again?’ Intergenerational Contacts in Germany Anja Steinbach and Johannes Kopp 5. Intergenerational Relations Within the Family and the State Harald Künemund 6. Personal and Household Caregiving from Adult Children to Parents and Social Stratification Sebastian Sarasa and Sunnee Billingsley 7. The Relationship between Children and their Frail Elderly Parents in Different Care Regimes Wolfgang Keck 8. The Effects of Separation and Divorce on Parent–Child Relationships in Ten European Countries Matthijs Kalmijn 9. Intergenerational Contact and Support: The Long-Term Effects of Marital Instability in Italy Marco Albertini and Chiara Saraceno 10. The Intergenerational Care Potential of Dutch Older Adults in 1992 and 2002 Theo van Tilburg and Suzan van der Pas 11. Intergenerational Solidarity and Social Structures in Sweden: Class, Ethnicity and Gender in Public and Private Support Patterns Ulla Björnberg and Hans Ekbrand 12. Patterns of Intergenerational Transfers Among Immigrants in France: A Comparative Perspective Claudine Attias-Donfut and François-Charles Wolff 13. Reliable Bonds? A Comparative Perspective of Intergenerational Support Patterns Among Migrant Families in Germany Helen Baykara-Krumme Index

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Book SynopsisThis book addresses the effect that institutional settings typical to the Nordic countries have upon people's attitudes and behaviour. Placed within a European comparative perspective, the analyses presented by the contributing authors centre around issues relating to the welfare state, politics, family and work, as well as cultural concerns including economic morality and religiosity. Despite differences between the Nordic countries, the overall impression given is of a shared outlook and way of life. In the European context, the Nordic countries particularly stand out as a distinct group therefore demonstrating their institutional similarities.Providing highly rigorous and up-to-date data, with a wide coverage of topics, this book will be of great interest to academics and students in sociology, social policy and political science. It will also appeal to anyone interested in the Nordic countries in general.Trade Review'For outsiders, the popularity and social sustainability of the extensive scope of Nordic welfare states, such as the strong role of the state and high levels of taxation, remains something of a mystery. Making use of recent international survey data, this important book goes some way towards solving this mystery. It underlines the remarkable success of Nordic welfare institutions which help to maintain not only low rates of poverty and inequality, but high levels of well-being, trust, social capital and political participation.' -- Jochen Clasen, University of Edinburgh, UK'Nordic welfare states have long enjoyed a leadership position in the provision of social welfare. They are now caught up in the current of thorough-going reform that is sweeping across Europe. This book uses data from the European Social Survey in fresh and innovative ways to demonstrate the resilience of Nordic models and to show how political discourses are changing across a whole range of policy areas.' -- Peter Taylor-Gooby, University of Kent, UKTable of ContentsContents: Foreword Roger Jowell 1. The Nordic Model Heikki Ervasti, Torben Fridberg, Mikael Hjerm, Olli Kangas and Kristen Ringdal 2. The Welfare State, Poverty and Social Exclusion Torben Fridberg and Olli Kangas 3. Health and Happiness Terje Andreas Eikemo, Arne Mastekaasa and Kristen Ringdal 4. Social Capital Torben Fridberg and Olli Kangas 5. Who Should Decide? A Comparative Analysis of Multilevel Governance in Europe Linda Berg and Mikael Hjerm 6. Political Activism Frode Berglund, Øyvin Kleven and Kristen Ringdal 7. Trust in Political Institutions Ola Listhaug and Kristen Ringdal 8. Disagreement About the Division of Work Among Couples in Europe: The Role of Gender Ideology and Labour Involvement Mikael Nordenmark 9. Non-standard Employment and Job Quality Heikki Ervasti 10. Attitudes Towards Immigrants Heikki Ervasti, Torben Fridberg and Mikael Hjerm 11. Economic Morality Kristen Ringdal 12. The Meaning and Implications of Religiosity Heikki Ervasti 13. Conclusion: Nordic Uniqueness, Reality or Myth? Heikki Ervasti, Torben Fridberg, Mikael Hjerm and Kristen Ringdal Appendix: Data Source and Statistical Methods Mikael Hjerm and Kristen Ringdal Index

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Book SynopsisAnalysis of infrastructure's role in facilitating international trade and consequently regional economic integration is still rudimentary. This original book fills that knowledge gap by exploring relevant concepts, measurement issues, aspects of the implementation of trade-related infrastructure facilities and their impacts on poverty, trade, investment and macroeconomic balances.Continuing the series of books produced in association with the Asian Development Bank Institute, this study explores the virtuous cycle of infrastructure investment, trade expansion and economic growth in developing Asia. Issues relating infrastructure, both hard and soft, to trade facilitation and trade costs are defined and examined, and the role of infrastructure in regional cooperation to enhance intraregional trade is analysed. Empirical estimates of trade costs in Asia suggest there is significant room for infrastructure to lower those costs further. By approaching the infrastructure-trade nexus at the regional level through cooperative activities, this study shows it is possible to increase the range of policy options and risk management opportunities.Infrastructure and Trade in Asia will be of interest to trade and infrastructure policymakers, academics at graduate and above levels involved in economic development and Asian studies as well as those in the development community interested in regional cooperation and integration.Trade Review'. . . this is a timely and useful collection of regional studies.' -- Ben Shepherd, Asian Pacific Economic LiteratureTable of ContentsContents: Foreword Masahiro Kawai 1. Infrastructure and Trade in Asia: An Overview Douglas H. Brooks and Jayant Menon PART I: CONCEPTS AND MEASUREMENT ISSUES 2. A Framework for Considering Infrastructure for Regional Co-operation John Weiss 3. Trade Facilitation: What, Why, How, Where and When? Philippa Dee, Christopher Findlay and Richard Pomfret 4. Regional Co-operation, Governance, Soft Infrastructure and Trading Costs Haider A. Khan 5. Empirical Estimates of Trade Costs for Asia Prabir De PART II: IMPLEMENTATION AND IMPACTS OF REGIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE 6. Roads and Poverty: A General Equilibrium Analysis for Lao PDR Jayant Menon and Peter Warr 7. Road Infrastructure and Regional Economic Integration: Evidence from the Mekong Christopher Edmonds and Manabu Fujimura 8. Meeting the MDG Water Target in Asia: The Role of Regional Co-operation P.B. Anand 9. Infrastructure Financing: Impacts on Macroeconomic Balances Douglas H. Brooks and Fan Zhai Index

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Book SynopsisThis book considers the role of international organizations and their promotion of ideas and recommendations in social and health policy. It explores a wide range of organizations, scrutinizing their ideas-based content, their role as policy actors and their impact on national policy. What is the role of international organizations in the making of national social policy ideas and practices? What is the content of ideas advocated by international organizations? In examining these and other questions this book presents a range of international organizations dealing with social and health policies. The authors illustrate how welfare policy is shaped by the interplay between national and international policy-makers, focusing on the role of ideas rather than revisiting the more commonly discussed economic and technological issues associated with internationalization of welfare policy. They explore the content of ideas that international actors such as the EU and the OECD are promoting through recommendations and decrees concerning various systems of social policy. The possible effects of national and supranational welfare discourses on national welfare systems are also discussed.Dealing with both with the normative and cognitive dimensions of social and health policy discourses, this comprehensive book will prove invaluable to policy-makers as well practitioners within international organizations. It will also strongly appeal to scholars of international studies, public policy and social policy.Trade Review'. . . a welcome and highly relevant contribution to the literature on social policy development in a 21st century, globalized world.' -- European Social Observatory'The Role of International Organizations in Social Policy makes an important contribution to the research about social policy of nation states that are increasingly integrated both in terms of socio-economic integration and in terms of membership of international organizations. The main strength of the book is to look at ideas and the way they "travel" between IO and nation states. This book is important for research in the field since it reviews the scattered literature and applies analytical perspectives to selected international organizations and their social policy recommendations. In some regards it explores new grounds and offers analyses, which may be an important contribution to an emerging scientific discussion on the role of international organizations and ideas in national welfare states. We lack analyses of various international organizations and their social policy recommendations. In this regard it is one of the first encompassing contributions in the field of IO and social policy.' -- Klaus Armingeon, University of Berne, SwitzerlandTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. Introduction Rune Ervik, Nanna Kildal and Even Nilssen 2. Comparing Social Policy Ideas Within the EU and the OECD Nanna Kildal 3. Directly-deliberative Polyarchy: A Suitable Democracy Model for European Social Policy? Milena Büchs 4. Combating Social Exclusion in the European Union Even Nilssen 5. Policy Making and Application of Law: Free Movement of Persons and the European Court of Justice Aksel Hatland and Even Nilssen 6. EU and OECD Advice and Changes in German Family Policy: Can Reforms be Attributed to Participation in Learning Processes? Tord Skogedal Lindén 7. Policy Actors, Ideas and Power: EU and OECD Pension Policy Recommendations and National Policies in Norway and the UK Rune Ervik 8. In Search of a New Approach to Pension Policy: The International Labour Office between Internal Tension and External Pressure Remi Maier-Rigaud 9. Towards a European Convergence in Pension Policy Outputs? Evidence from the OMC on Pensions Axel West Pedersen and Henning Finseraas 10. Global Health Policy: What Role for International Governmental Organizations? Christof Schiller, Henni Hensen and Stein Kuhnle Index

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Book SynopsisAdult social care has emerged as a distinct policy area in the UK and one which has come under increasing scrutiny by government and other bodies. With the expectation that in future many more adults will need care and support, ideas have emerged about a `transformation’ of adult social care. The focus of this wide-ranging book is on the major themes in policy and provision including personalisation, integration, user participation, the cost of long term care, risk and safeguarding, care quality and workforce issues and is one of the first texts to deal with adult social care as a distinct entity and is an up-to-date source on contemporary government policies, debates and research.The book encourages readers to think critically about decisions being made and about the direction of future policy. The accessible book will be a valuable resource for undergraduate students in Social Policy, Health and Social Care, and Social Work, those taking advanced vocational qualifications in social care and practitioners.Trade Review"This book will be a valuable and easy-to-use resource for students across adult social care whether from health or social care backgrounds." The Journal of Social Policy“A clear, comprehensive sweep of the key issues, influences and dynamics in contemporary adult social care across the UK, making it an ideal introductory text for students and practitioners in both social care and health.” Dr Sarah Carr, London South Bank University“This is an excellent account of the "transformation" of adult social care, combining depth of critical analysis with a broad comparative focus on England and the devolved regions of the UK.” Dr Catherine Needham, University of BirminghamTable of ContentsIntroduction; History of Adult Social Care; Contemporary issues in Adult Social Care; Governance of Adult Social Care ; Personalisation in Adult Social Care; Integration of Health and Social Care; Unpaid Carers and Adult Social Care Provision; The Paid Adult Social Care Workforce; Public and User Involvement; Regulatory Frameworks, Inspection and Safeguarding; Conclusions.

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Book SynopsisAdult social care has emerged as a distinct policy area in the UK and one which has come under increasing scrutiny by government and other bodies. With the expectation that in future many more adults will need care and support, ideas have emerged about a `transformation’ of adult social care. The focus of this wide-ranging book is on the major themes in policy and provision including personalisation, integration, user participation, the cost of long term care, risk and safeguarding, care quality and workforce issues and is one of the first texts to deal with adult social care as a distinct entity and is an up-to-date source on contemporary government policies, debates and research.The book encourages readers to think critically about decisions being made and about the direction of future policy. The accessible book will be a valuable resource for undergraduate students in Social Policy, Health and Social Care, and Social Work, those taking advanced vocational qualifications in social care and practitioners.Trade Review"This book will be a valuable and easy-to-use resource for students across adult social care whether from health or social care backgrounds." The Journal of Social Policy“A clear, comprehensive sweep of the key issues, influences and dynamics in contemporary adult social care across the UK, making it an ideal introductory text for students and practitioners in both social care and health.” Dr Sarah Carr, London South Bank University“This is an excellent account of the "transformation" of adult social care, combining depth of critical analysis with a broad comparative focus on England and the devolved regions of the UK.” Dr Catherine Needham, University of BirminghamTable of ContentsIntroduction; History of Adult Social Care; Contemporary issues in Adult Social Care; Governance of Adult Social Care ; Personalisation in Adult Social Care; Integration of Health and Social Care; Unpaid Carers and Adult Social Care Provision; The Paid Adult Social Care Workforce; Public and User Involvement; Regulatory Frameworks, Inspection and Safeguarding; Conclusions.

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Book SynopsisThis original and timely text is the first published research from the UK to address the neglected topic of the increasing (and largely enforced) settlement of Gypsies and Travellers in conventional housing. It highlights the complex and emergent tensions and dynamics inherent when policy and popular discourse combine to frame ethnic populations within a narrative of movement. The authors have extensive knowledge of the communities and experience as policy practitioners and researchers and consider the changing culture and dynamics experienced by ethnic Gypsies and Travellers. They explore the gendered social, health and economic impacts of settlement and demonstrate the tenacity of cultural formations and their adaptability in the face of policy-driven constraints that are antithetical to traditional lifestyles. The groundbreaking book is essential reading for policy makers; professionals and practitioners working with housed Gypsies and Travellers. It will also be of interest to sociologists, anthropologists, social policy and housing specialists and anybody interested in the experiences and responses of marginalized communities in urban and rural settings. Royalties for this book are to be divided equally between the Gypsy Council and Travellers Aid Trust.Trade Review"A ground-breaking investigation of the dynamic social, cultural and political forces which have impacted on the vast majority of indigenous Gypsies and Travellers in the UK in modern times." Journal of Social Policy"a valuable resource for housing practitioners involved in the commissioning and delivery of services, planners involved in strategic housing issues, and researchers. It is also approachable for the general reader." - Housing Studies"The study is at its best when describing the realities of life in housing in all its nuanced aspects and contextualising it in an informed narrative, often to powerful effect." Journal of Social PolicyTable of ContentsForeword ~ Judith Okely; Introduction; Space, Surveillance and Modernity; Gypsies, nomads and urbanization a social history; The Research Sites and Population Sample; Routes into housing; Housing Transitions; Gypsies Travellers and Gorgers: conflict and cooperation; Recreating Community; Young People in Housing: Aspirations, Social Relations and Identity; Conclusion; Appendix.

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Book SynopsisHas the modern Conservative Party developed a distinctive approach to the post-war welfare state? In exploring this question, this accessible book takes an authoritative look at Conservative Party policy and practice in the modern era. The book takes as its main starting point the progressive One Nation Conservative (1950-64) perspective, which endeavoured to embrace those features of the welfare state deemed compatible with the party’s underlying 'philosophy'. Attention then shifts to the neo-liberal Conservatives (1974-97), who sought to reverse the forward march of the welfare state on the grounds of its 'harmful’ economic and social effects. Finally, David Cameron’s (2005-present day) 'progressive’ neo-liberal Conservative welfare state strategy is put under the spotlight. The book’s time-defined content and broad historical thread make it a valuable resource for academics and students in social policy and politics as well as social history.Trade Review"Page has written an important book which combines the history of British Conservative ideas on the welfare state with critical policy analysis. An invaluable source for scholars and students alike." Matt Beech, University of Hull"Fluently written and with credible arguments embracing historical, political and ideological perspectives." Political Studies Review"A thorough and detailed survey that will be of considerable benefit to anyone trying to understand the background to the present government's social policy agenda." Citizen's Income"Page helps foster a deeper understanding of the issues at stake and succeeds in dispelling some widely-held myths about Conservative policy in this area." Cercles Reviews"A comprehensive, informative and accessible account of the Conservative Party’s relationship with the welfare state in the period from Churchill to Cameron." Hugh Bochel, University of Lincoln"An excellent book tracing the underlying political ideology and strategy of contemporary Conservatism towards the welfare state and placing it in a broader historical context. I recommend this book to academics, students and policymakers alike." Kevin Hickson, University of Liverpool"[Page} has produced a valuable synthesis that should be on the shelf (or the library shelf) of anyone interested in the Tories, in social policy, and in post-war political history" Twentieth Century British HistoryTable of ContentsConservativism, the 'modern' Conservative Party and the welfare state From war to peace: the Conservatives adn the welfare state in the 1940s Towards a One Nation Conservative welfare state? The Conservatives and the welfare state, 1950-64 The Heath 'interregnum': modern technocratic Conservativism and the welfare state, 1965-74 The Conservative (counter-) revolution: neo-liberal Conservatism and the welfare state, 1974-97 Progressive neo-liberal Conservatism and the welfare state, 2005 - 2015 Epilogue: The Conservative Party and the welfare state: clear blue water?

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Book SynopsisPublic-Private Partnerships (PPPs) promise much and present an exciting policy option. Yet as this Handbook reveals there is still much debate about the meaning of partnership, and the degree to which potential advantages are in fact being delivered. In this timely Handbook, leading scholars from around the world explore the challenges presented by infrastructure PPPs, and contemplate what lies ahead as governments balance the need to provide innovative new infrastructure against the requirement for good public governance. This Handbook builds on a range of exciting theoretical lenses that span several disciplinary boundaries. It presents innovative insights and informed perspectives from an international base of empirical evidence. This essential Handbook will prove an invaluable reference work for academics, advanced post-graduate students and commentators of PPPs, as well as professionals, infrastructure regulators and government policy advisors.Trade Review‘. . . the volume is a timely, comprehensive, and valuable addition to the literature, which deserves to be widely read.’ -- Richard Allen, Governance‘. . . the Handbook informs, engages, questions, criticises and educates.’ -- Business Line‘As politicians across the world have loudly debated how best to shrink the size of government, clever entrepreneurs have pushed off in a very different direction: creating complex partnerships between government and the private sector, which have pushed government more deeply into the private sector and pulled private partnerships more deeply into the core of government. In this important new book, the editors have pulled together a fascinating collection of papers that examines how these partnerships are transforming the provision of services and, in fact, the very nature of governance itself.’ -- Donald F. Kettl, University of Maryland, US‘Public–private partnerships are a familiar subject, but this volume makes it clear just how much interesting research is being done on the topic at present. This is an extremely useful collection of papers that will be essential reading for anyone interested in partnerships and public policy more generally.’ -- B. Guy Peters, University of Pittsburgh, USTable of ContentsContents: PART I: CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORKS 1. Introduction: The PPP Phenomenon and its Evaluation Graeme A. Hodge, Carsten Greve and Anthony E. Boardman 2. Mixes and Partnerships through Time Roger Wettenhall 3. A Brief Intellectual History of the Public–Private Partnership Movement Tony Bovaird 4. Public–Private Partnerships: Deciphering Meaning, Message and Phenomenon Erik-Hans Klijn 5. Reviewing Public–Private Partnerships: Some Thoughts on Evaluation Graeme A. Hodge PART II: DISCIPLINARY THEMES IN PUBLIC–PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS 6. Splintered Logic and Political Debate Matthew Flinders 7. The Economics of Public–Private Partnerships: Some Theoretical Contributions Jean-Etienne de Bettignies and Thomas W. Ross 8. Assessing the Economic Worth of Public–Private Partnerships Anthony E. Boardman and Aidan R. Vining 9. Different Delivery Models Colin F. Duffield 10. Law and Regulatory Aspects of Public–Private Partnerships: Contract Law and Public Procurement Law Christina D. Tvarnø 11. Accounting for PPPs in a Converging World David Heald and George Georgiou 12. Risk Management Rui Sousa Monteiro 13. Governing Partnerships Chris Skelcher PART III: EMPIRICAL EXPERIENCE IN PUBLIC–PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS 14. The UK’s Private Finance Initiative: History, Evaluation, Prospects Mark Hellowell 15. Empirical PPP Experiences in Europe: National Variations of a Global Concept Gerhard Hammerschmid and Tamyko Ysa 16. P3s in North America: Renting the Money (in Canada), Selling the Roads (in the USA) Anthony E. Boardman and Aidan R. Vining 17. The Australian PPP Experience: Observations and Reflections Graeme A. Hodge and Colin F. Duffield 18. Public–Private Partnerships: The Scandinavian Experience Carsten Greve and Ulrika Mörth 19. Empirical Evidence of Infrastructure Public–Private Partnerships: Lessons from the World Bank Experience Paul Noumba-Um 20. Public–Private Partnerships: The United Nations Experience Benedicte Bull PART IV: CRUCIAL ISSUES FOR THE FUTURE 21. The Global Public–Private Partnership Industry Carsten Greve 22. Towards a Process Perspective on Public–Private Partnerships Guðrið Weihe 23. PPPs in Developed and Developing Economies: What Lessons can be Learned? David Parker and Catarina Figueira 24. A Review of Transport Public–Private Partnerships in the UK Jean Shaoul 25. Reviewing Public–Private Partnership Performance in Developing Economies Argentino Pessoa 26. Conclusions: Public–Private Partnerships – International Experiences and Future Challenges Graeme A. Hodge, Carsten Greve and Anthony E. Boardman Index

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Book SynopsisThis book is a comparative study of family change, parental employment and social policy in the five Nordic countries, the Netherlands, Germany and the United Kingdom. In all these countries family forms have been profoundly affected by lower fertility rates, lower marriage rates, increased cohabitation, higher risks of relationship breakdown and episodes of lone parenthood. These changes have also been linked to an increase in the proportion of mothers participating in the labour market. The contributors to this book trace these social trends over the last twenty years and analyse how social policy has developed and evolved in response. They argue that while the Nordic countries pioneered efforts to recognise new family forms and reconcile work and family life, there is still considerable variation between them as well as some evidence that the non-Nordic countries are catching up.Social Policy, Employment and Family Change in Comparative Perspective will strongly appeal to academics and researchers of social policy as well as policy makers looking to learn from the experiences of these countries.Table of ContentsContents: Foreword 1. Introduction Jonathan Bradshaw and Aksel Hatland 2. Family Change Naomi Finch 3. The Parental Employment Context Emese Mayhew 4. State Recognition of New Family Forms? Cecilie Wehner and Peter Abrahamson 5. Parental Rights and Obligations Aksel Hatland and Emese Mayhew 6. Family Benefit Packages Jonathan Bradshaw and Emese Mayhew 7. Childcare and Parental Leave Naomi Finch 8. Fertility Rates in Europe: The Influence of Policy, Economy and Culture Arieke Rijken 9. First Births: A Comparative Study of the Patterns of Transition to Parenthood in Europe Katja Forssén and Veli-Matti Ritakallio 10. Men and (Their) Families: Comparative Perspectives on Men’s Roles and Attitudes Towards Family Formation Trudie Knijn, Ilona Ostner and Christoph Schmitt 11. Education, Employment and Family Formation: Differing Patterns Ulla Björnberg, Stefán Ólafsson and Guony Björk Eydal 12. Working Their Way Out of Poverty? Lone Mothers in Policies and Labour Markets Anne Skevik 13. Family Poverty in the European Union Veli-Matti Ritakallio and Jonathan Bradshaw 14. Gender Equity and Time Use: How Do Mothers and Fathers Spend Their Time? Naomi Finch 15. Conclusions Ulla Bjornberg and Jonathan Bradshaw Index

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Book SynopsisHappiness is currently a central focus for research in the social sciences. Using data from the European Social Survey the researchers analyse the relation between happiness and social policy across Europe. The expert contributors demonstrate that research on happiness can inform welfare choices and policies and help promote job creation, social inclusion and to some degree, a higher level of equality. They highlight that whilst differences do exist amongst the countries studied, social policy has a role in increasing happiness throughout Europe. The interdisciplinary approach and geographical coverage greatly enhance our understanding of this critical relationship between happiness and social outcomes. Happiness and Social Policy in Europe uniquely embraces the relationship between happiness, social policy and welfare state analysis. This enlightening work will strongly appeal to postgraduate students of social policy, sociology, economics and psychology. Researchers with an interest in comparative analysis, welfare states and happiness will also find this book invaluable.Trade Review‘Bent Greve takes us on an informative and intriguing intellectual journey across nine European countries that widely differ in cultural factors, institutional settings and government spending composition. . . The book is thus most suitable for policymakers and academics who are interested in a new discipline that fruitfully combines economics, psychology and sociology.’ -- Pierpaolo Perna, LSE Review of BooksTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction Bent Greve 2. Life Satisfaction and Happiness in the Czech Republic TomአSirovátka and Steven Saxonberg 3. Happiness and the Welfare State in Slovakia Miroslav BeblavÝ 4. Happiness in a Small Country: Luxembourg Carlo Klein 5. Subjective Well-being in Germany: Evolutions, Determinants and Policy Implications Heinz-Herbert Noll and Stefan Weick 6. Happiness in the United Kingdom Bill Jordan 7. Happiness and Socio-economic Transformations in the Russian Federation Alfio Cerami 8. Happiness in the Extensive Welfare State: Sweden in a Comparative European Perspective Filip Fors 9. Happiness and Social Policy in Denmark Bent Greve 10. Welfare and Happiness in Italy Marco Zupi 11. Income Inequality and Happiness in 119 Nations: In Search for an Optimum that Does Not Appear to Exist Maarten Berg and Ruut Veenhoven Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisGovernments have had a longstanding interest in family forms and the behaviour of family members, although their goals and instruments have differed over time and across countries. This timely collection brings together seminal contributions focusing on a number of important topics relating to this field. This research review focuses on the origins and social foundations of family policies, their main actors and drivers; together with consideration of crucial concepts and themes, including gender, intergenerational obligations and care and also deals with the various areas and goals addressed by family policies and their diversity across countries: the politics of reproduction; support for children, policies to reconcile paid work and family obligations; parenthood policies; patterns of care policies and domestic violence. This important title will be of immense value to those working in the field of families and family policies and will be an excellent source of reference to both students and academics.Trade Review‘A genuinely international and hugely valuable collection of papers on one of the most important strands in modern social policy scholarship. It also has a powerful editorial introduction that is likely to become a standard reference point.’ -- Howard Glennester, London School of Economics, UKTable of ContentsContents: Volume I: Definitions. Historical Origins, Actors and Drivers, Concepts and Debates Acknowledgements Introduction: Families and States - Chiara Saraceno, Arnlaug Leira and Jane Lewis PART I WHAT IS FAMILY POLICY? CONCEPTS, INDICATORS, DIMENSIONS FOR THE ANALYSIS OF FAMILY POLICIES 1. Sheila B. Kamerman and Alfred J. Kahn (1978), ‘Families and the Idea of Family Policy’ 2. Wilfried Dumon and Joan Aldous (1979), ‘European and United States Political Contexts for Family Policy Research 3. Anne Hélène Gauthier (1996), ‘Conclusion’ 4. Franz-Xaver Kaufmann (2002), ‘Politics and Policies towards the Family in Europe: A Framework and an Inquiry into their Differences and Convergences’ PART II THE SOCIAL FOUNDATIONS OF FAMILY POLICIES 5. Alva Myrdal (1941), ‘In Cash or in Kind’ 6. Seth Koven and Sonya Michel (1990), ‘Womanly Duties: Maternalist Politics and the Origins of Welfare States in France, Germany, Great Britain, and the United States, 1880–1920’ 7. Kimberly J. Morgan (2009), ‘The Religious Foundations of Work-Family Policies in Western Europe’ PART III ACTORS AND DRIVERS 8. Sara McLanahan (1985), ‘Family Structure and the Reproduction of Poverty’ 9. Arnlaug Leira (1992), ‘Models of Motherhood’ 10. Göran Therborn (1996), ‘Child Politics: Dimensions and Perspectives’ 11. Chiara Saraceno (1997), ‘Family Change, Family Policies and the Restructuring of Welfare’ 12. Francis G. Castles (2003), ‘The World Turned Upside Down: Below Replacement Fertility, Changing Preferences and Family-Friendly Public Policy in 21 OECD Countries’ 13. Susan Greenhalgh (2003), ‘Planned Births, Unplanned Persons: “Population” in the Making of Chinese Modernity’ 14. Jane Lewis, Mary Campbell and Carmen Huerta (2008), ‘Patterns of Paid and Unpaid Work in Western Europe: Gender, Commodification, Preferences and the Implications for Policy’ PART IV CONCEPTS AND THEMES A Gender 15. Jane Lewis (1992), ‘Gender and the Development of Welfare Regimes’ 16. Ann Shola Orloff (1993), ‘Gender and the Social Rights of Citizenship: The Comparative Analysis of Gender Relations and Welfare States’ 17. Gillian Pascall and Nick Manning (2000), ‘Gender and Social Policy: Comparing Welfare States in Central and Eastern Europe and the Former Soviet Union’ B Intergenerational Obligations 18. Jane Millar and Andrea Warman (1996), ‘Balancing Obligations’ 19. Nancy Folbre (2001), ‘Children as Pets’ 20. Manuela Naldini (2003), ‘A Model for Analysing Social Policy in Mediterranean Countries’ 21. Chiara Saraceno and Wolfgang Keck (2010), ‘Can We Identify Intergenerational Policy Regimes in Europe?’ C Care 22. Jens Alber (1995), ‘A Framework for the Comparative Study of Social Services’ 23. Anneli Anttonen and Jorma Sipilä (1996), ‘European Social Care Services: Is It Possible to Identify Models?’ 24. Trudie Knijn and Monique Kremer (1997), ‘Gender and the Caring Dimension of Welfare States: Toward Inclusive Citizenship’ 25. Sigrid Leitner (2003), ‘Varieties of Familialism: The Caring Function of the Family in Comparative Perspective’ Volume II: Dimensions of Family Policy Acknowledgements Introduction: Families and States Chiara Saraceno, Jane Lewis and Arnlaug Leira PART I THE POLITICS OF REPRODUCTION 1. Jane Jenson (1986), ‘Gender and Reproduction: Or, Babies and the State’ 2. Sten Johansson and Ola Nygren (1991), ‘The Missing Girls of China: A New Demographic Account’ 3. Sheila Shaver (1993/4), ‘Body Rights, Social Rights and the Liberal Welfare State’ PART II SUPPORTING CHILDREN 4. Ben White (1999), ‘Defining the Intolerable: Child Work, Global Standards and Cultural Relativism’ 5. Gøsta Esping-Andersen (2002), ‘A Child-centered Social Investment Strategy’ 6. Jane Waldfogel (2002), ‘Child Care, Women’s Employment and Child Outcomes’ 7. Pavla Miller (2005), ‘Useful and Priceless Children in Contemporary Welfare States’ 8. Jonathan Bradshaw (2006), ‘Child Benefit Packages in 15 Countries in 2004’ 9. Maxine Molyneux (2006), ‘Mothers at the Service of the New Poverty Agenda: Progresa / Oportunidades, Mexico’s Conditional Transfer Programme’ 10. Brenda G. McGowan (2010), ‘An Historical Perspective on Child Welfare’ PART III POLICIES TO RECONCILE PAID WORK AND FAMILY OBLIGATIONS 11. Irene Dingeldey (2001), ‘European Tax Systems and their Impact on Family Employment Patterns’ 12. Janet C. Gornick and Alexandra Heron (2006), ‘The Regulation of Working Time as Work-Family Reconciliation Policy: Comparing Europe, Japan, and the United States’ 13. Rianne Mahon (2006), ‘The OECD and the Work/Family Reconciliation Agenda: Competing Frames’ 14. Anne Revillard (2006), ‘Work/Family Policy in France: From State Familialism to State Feminism?’ 15. Thomas Bahle (2008), ‘Family Policy Patterns in the Enlarged EU’ PART IV PARENTHOOD POLICIES 16. Barbara Hobson (1994), ‘Solo Mothers, Social Policy Regimes and the Logic of Gender’ 17. Trudie Knijn, Claude Martin and Jane Millar (2007), ‘Activation as a Common Framework for Social Policies towards Lone Parents’ 18. Arnlaug Leira (2008), ‘Childcare in Scandinavia: Parental Responsibility and Social Right’ 19. Margaret O’Brien (2009), ‘Fathers, Parental Leave Policies, and Infant Quality of Life: International Perspectives and Policy Impact’ PART V PATTERNS OF CARE POLICIES 20. Mary Daly (2002), ‘Care as a Good for Social Policy’ 21. Clare Ungerson (2004), ‘Whose Empowerment and Independence? A Cross-national Perspective on “Cash for Care” Schemes’ 22. Birgit Pfau-Effinger (2005), ‘Welfare State Policies and the Development of Care Arrangements’ 23. Francesca Bettio, Annamaria Simonazzi and Paola Villa (2006), ‘Change in Care Regimes and Female Migration: The “Care Drain” in the Mediterranean’ 24. Dawn Lyon and Miriam Glucksmann (2008), ‘Comparative Configurations of Care Work across Europe’ 25. Fiona Williams and Anna Gavanas (2008), ‘The Intersection of Childcare Regimes and Migration Regimes: A Three-Country Study’ PART VI DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 26. Darren Hawkins and Melissa Humes (2002), ‘Human Rights and Domestic Violence’

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Book SynopsisWelfare States and Public Opinion comprises an informed inquiry into three fields of social policy health policy, family policy, and unemployment benefits and social assistance. Though the analyses stem from research spanning fifteen countries across Europe, the conclusions can be applied to social policy problems in nations worldwide. Combining a detailed analysis of the institutional structure of social policy with the study of public attitudes toward healthcare, family policy, and benefits for the unemployed and poor, this book represents a new stream in public opinion research. The authors demonstrate that the institutional designs of social policies have a great impact on inequalities among social groups, and provide best practices for gaining public support for social policy reform.The wealth of information found in this comprehensive study will be of interest not only to scholars and students of sociology, political science, social policy, public policy and law, but to health and social policymakers the world over.Contents: 1. Introduction 2. Perceptions of Welfare State Institutions: Theories and Concepts 3. Healthcare Our Greatest Good? 4. Family Policy One for All? 5. Public Support for Unemployment Benefits and Social Assistance Schemes Money for Nothing or Help in Dire Straits? 6. Conclusion: Comparing Public Attitudes in Three Fields of Social Policy Bibliography IndexTrade Review‘. . . the book is well researched and is a solid overview of the first decade of the 21st century, with a sound theoretical underpinning rooted in Max Weber’s typological method. Wendt, Mischke, and Pfeifer have provided excellent analyses of their data sets to create a well-documented, scholarly study.’ -- Cynthia R. Jasper and Emily Lupton Metrish, Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences‘. . . offers a fresh perspective. . . as well as interesting empirical findings that advance the research field. . . The cluster analyses of the institutional programme characteristics are by themselves interesting, given the rather wide scope of empirical indicators used. However, the volume’s approach becomes especially valuable when applied to the question of, for example, public preferences for more/less spending and satisfaction with existing programmes.’ -- Carsten Jensen, Social Policy and AdministrationTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction 2. Perceptions of Welfare State Institutions: Theories and Concepts 3. Healthcare – Our Greatest Good? 4. Family Policy – One for All? 5. Public Support for Unemployment Benefits and Social Assistance Schemes – Money for Nothing or Help in Dire Straits? 6. Conclusion: Comparing Public Attitudes in Three Fields of Social Policy Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisThe continued failure to provide public services both to agreed standards and electorate expectations is one of the major problems of modern government. Drawing on the experience of government in the UK and beyond, this book considers the ways in which public institutions have tried to adapt to meet new demands. The author argues that there is a common inability to connect ideas and decisions between politicians and those responsible for managing public sector organisations, and discusses in detail the initiatives launched in the UK to establish a new approach to management, particularly 'Next Steps' and 'Executive Agencies'. By analysing public sector management in a number of countries since the reforms of the 1980s, this valuable book examines past problems and suggests future improvements to the ways in which public services should be managed, including the development of relations between politicians and officials and ways to improve decision taking and management for government.As a senior official in Mrs Thatcher's government, the author describes in detail and from the inside the process of planning and introducing 'executive agencies', a major change in one of the largest governments in the world. She emphasises the intense difficulty involved in getting agreement to change and to implement decisions, discussing the problems of conflicting objectives between politicians and officials in dealing with the practicalities of managing large public sector institutions. The UK experience of 'executive agencies' has been influential across the world and in many countries. This book describes how the UK system was devised and introduced.This book will appeal to an international spectrum of academics and students, especially those involved in public sector reform and public sector management, and political decision taking. It will also be of great interest to contemporary historians of the Thatcher period and beyond, as well as politicians and commentators concerned with government reform, public sector management and the role of politicians.Trade Review'This book is an authoritative account of the establishment of the Next Steps agencies, the greatest change in the UK civil service of recent years. The saga is told superbly from the author's vantage point as a leading participant in helping to shape the change. She reveals the pressures on, and inside, the civil service both for and against reform. She illuminates the relationships between politicians and civil servants. Her wise advice on how they can collaborate constructively to deliver public services also draws on her worldwide experience as a consultant about governance in developing countries, and is especially relevant to current concerns about reform of public services.' -- G.W. Jones, Emeritus Professor of Government, LSE, UK'This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand why governments fail to deliver what they promise. It is the authoritative insider's account of the "Next Steps" initiative under Mrs Thatcher by someone who was central to it. Her analysis is uncomfortable but her insights, spiced with some nice anecdotes, are as wise and relevant as ever. Her message for politicians and senior officials alike is uncompromising: look at the job first and equip yourselves to do it properly, or you will fail and the rest of us suffer. Thank goodness she has written it all down. No one can say they weren't told.' -- Lord Wilson of Dinton, former Cabinet Secretary and now Master of Emmanuel College, CambridgeTable of ContentsContents: Introduction 1. The Management of Public Services: What Goes Wrong? 2. The United Kingdom Government: The Pressure for Change 3. Management and the Civil Service: The Rayner Approach 4. Improving Management in Government: The Efficiency Unit Investigation 5. Administration to Management: ‘A Plan to Shift the Foundations’ 6. The Report: Discussion and Decisions 7. Next Steps: Implementation 8. Views and Comments: A Success or a Staging Post? 9. The Spread of Public Sector Reform 10. The Most Difficult Task: Change at the Top 11. Politics and Management: Can they Co-exist? Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisChristian and Social Democratic parties have been the driving force behind welfare state developments post-WWII. This valuable book investigates whether continued party differences have contributed significantly to the design of social welfare in three conservative welfare states, Austria, Germany and the Netherlands, since the mid-1970s. Rather than assuming continued differences or convergence between parties, the primary focus is to empirically analyze party positions with regard to employment and labour market policies, social security, and family policies as well as the implemented policies themselves. The analysis demonstrates how changed interpretative patterns have led to a programmatic convergence amongst Christian Democrats and Social Democrats, largely resulting in a liberal-communitarian approach to the development of social welfare policies.Providing a comprehensive approach to welfare state analysis and scrutinizing the policy domains of employment, social security and family policies, this book will be of great interest to political scientists and sociologists interested in welfare state developments. It will also appeal to lecturers and postgraduate students in (comparative) social policy.Trade Review'This is a well-researched and very informative study of the relative impact of social democracy and Christian democracy on welfare state reform in the past three decades. . . I highly recommend it, because the book makes a great contribution to the debate on whether and how partisan politics still makes a difference for social and economic policy developments. . . The book is a must for students of the welfare state and it would provide perfect reading material for any course on the politics of welfare state reform.' -- Kees van Kersbergen, Journal of European Social PolicyTable of ContentsContents: Introduction 1. Institutions and Political Parties in Historical Contexts 2. Welfare State Arrangements: A Historical Perspective 3. Welfare Policy Changes Since the Mid-1970s 4. Theories Explaining Welfare State Change 5. Changed Interpretative Patterns of Welfare State Parties 6. Christian Democratic and Social Democratic Welfare Policies and Politics in Comparative Perspective: Towards a Liberal Communitarian Welfare State? References Index

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Book SynopsisThe current context of social policy is one in which many of the old certainties of the past have been eroded. The predominantly inward-looking, domestic preoccupation of social policy has made way for a more integrated, international and outward approach to analysis which looks beyond the boundaries of the state. It is in this context that this Handbook brings together the work of key commentators in the field of comparative analysis in order to provide comprehensive coverage of contemporary debates and issues in cross-national social policy research.Organized around five themes, this thoroughly revised and updated second edition explores the contextual, conceptual, analytical and processual aspects of undertaking comparative social research. The contributions highlight specific areas of comparative social policy including child poverty and well-being, patterns of housing provision and housing inequalities, and social protection in East Asia as well as crime and criminology in a global context. The authors of the Handbook explore continuing and emerging themes as well as issues which are of particular relevance to understanding the contemporary social world.International in scope, this authoritative Handbook presents original cutting-edge research from leading specialists and will become an indispensable source of reference for anyone interested in comparative and international social research. It will also prove a valuable study aid for undergraduate and postgraduate students from a range of disciplines including social policy, sociology, politics, urban studies and public policy.Contributors include: D. Bainton, J. Billiet, J. Bradshaw, J. Clasen, G. Crow, R. Forrest, N. Ginsburg, I. Gough, L. Hantrais, B. Jessop, P. Kennett, H.-j. Kwon, N. Lendvai, S. Mangen, J. Midgley, R. Mishra, D. Nelken, J. O'Connor, A. Perez-Baltodano, A. Walker, C.-k. WongTrade Review'This extensively revised edition of A Handbook of Comparative Social Policy provides up-to-date and valuable insights on key concepts and issues, such as globalization, crime, diversity, housing, child poverty, gender inequality, and social policy regimes. To write about these topics, editor Patricia Kennett has gathered an excellent team of researchers, who deal with both the developing and the advanced industrial world. Students of comparative social policy would benefit from engaging with this illuminating Handbook.' --Daniel Béland, Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, CanadaTable of ContentsContents: Introduction: The Changing Context of Comparative Social Policy Patricia Kennett PART I: THE STATE AND SOCIAL POLICY IN A GLOBALIZING WORLD 1. Hollowing Out the ‘Nation-State’ and Multi-Level Governance Bob Jessop 2. Globalization, Human Security and Social Policy: North and South Andrés Pérez-Baltodano 3. Globalization and the Decline of ‘Social Protection by Other Means’: The Transformation of Welfare Regimes in Australia, Japan and Eastern Europe Ramesh Mishra PART II: CONCEPTS AND DEFINITIONS 4. Defining Comparative Social Policy Jochen Clasen 5. Conceptualizing State and Society Graham Crow 6. The Ethnocentric Construction of the Welfare State Alan Walker and Chack-kie Wong 7. Translation: Towards a Critical Comparative Social Policy Agenda Noemi Lendvai and David Bainton PART III: COMPARING AND CATEGORIZING SOCIAL POLICY PROVISION AND REDISTRIBUTION 8. Gender, Citizenship and Welfare State Regimes in the Early Twenty-first Century: ‘Incomplete Revolution’ and/or Gender Equality ‘Lost in Translation’ Julia S. O’Connor 9. Structured Diversity: A Framework for Critically Comparing Welfare States? Norman Ginsburg 10. Social Development and Social Welfare: Implications for Comparative Social Policy James Midgley 11. Social Policy Regimes in the Developing World Ian Gough PART IV: THE RESEARCH PROCESS 12. Crossing Cultural Boundaries Linda Hantrais 13. Cross-National Qualitative Research Methods: Innovations in the New Millennium Steen Mangen 14. Quantitative Methods with Survey Data in Comparative Research Jaak Billiet PART V: THEMES AND DEBATES 15. Child Poverty and Child Well-being in Comparative Perspective Jonathan Bradshaw 16. The Contours of the Housing Question Ray Forrest 17. Global Economic Downturn and Social Protection in East Asia: Coping with Crisis and Reducing Poverty Huck-ju Kwon 18. Globalization, Crime and Comparative Criminal Justice David Nelken Index

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