Description
Book SynopsisThis unique and forward-thinking book explores how we understand needs in relation to the welfare state and to what extent we can, if at all, measure need.
Trade Review‘How are human needs defined and how are welfare states addressing them? This accessible and timely book answers this question by covering topics like the difference between needs and wants, the relationship between needs and poverty, and the role of income transfers, social services and private actors in meeting human needs.’ -- Daniel Béland, McGill University, Canada
Table of ContentsContents: Preface 1 Human needs in welfare states? 2 What are needs? 3 Demographic changes and the impact on demand and need for welfare states 4 Quality, needs and the welfare state 5 Needs and income transfers 6 Welfare services – how to define needs? 7 Who has the responsibility to cover needs? 8 Does legitimacy influence what is understood as needs? 9 Differences across welfare states and welfare regimes 10 Human needs and the welfare state: by way of conclusion
