European welfare states [electronic resource] : comparative perspectives / Mel Cousins

Author: Cousins, Mel
Published: London : SAGE, 2005.
Physical Description: 1 online resource (vii, 257 pages)

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Contents

Machine generated contents note: 1.Introduction -- Pt. I Theoretical perspectives -- 2.Welfare state theories -- 3.Globalisation and European welfare states -- 4.Gender and the welfare state -- Pt. II Comparison of European welfare states -- 5.Welfare states in Europe -- 6.Typologies of welfare -- 7.Country studies -- 8.Public opinion and European welfare states -- Pt. III The future -- 9.Challenges facing European welfare states.

Summary

This is a comprehensive, but accessible overview of issues concerning European welfare states, bringing together a discussion of the theories and techniques of comparative policy analysis and a description of current developments.

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ISBN

9781446211649 (ebook)

Audience Notes

Specialized.

Bibliography Note

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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