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  • The Future of Social Policy

    by Bent Greve ...
    This book analyses trends and data relating to issues affecting social policy in mature welfare states in Europe, and uses these elements to further our understanding of, and ability to try to say something about, the future of social policy, its direction and content.Looking at the financial crisis of 2008, the refugee crisis in Europe, COVID-19, the climate crisis, ageing populations and the ... Read more

    $60.99 USD

  • Welfare and the Welfare State

    Central Issues Now and in the Future

    by Bent Greve ...
    The welfare state is still very much central in people’s everyday lives. The welfare state is at the same time contested and debated, and has often been argued to be in a crisis not only in the wake of the financial crisis. Welfare and welfare states used to be a national issue and prerogative. Today welfare and welfare states are influenced by national as well as regional and global decisions. ... Read more

    $57.99 USD

  • Concise Introduction to Financing Welfare States

    by Bent Greve ...
    Series series Elgar Concise Introductions
    Our Elgar Concise Introductions are inspiring and considered. They explain the key principles in business and social science and are expertly written by some of the world’s leading scholars. The aims of the series are two-fold: to pinpoint essential concepts and to offer insights that stimulate critical thinking.This insightful Concise Introduction provides an overview of welfare state financing, ... Read more

    $35.99 USD

  • Concise Introduction to Health and Welfare

    by Bent Greve ...
    Series series Elgar Concise Introductions
    Our Elgar Concise Introductions are inspiring and considered. They explain the key principles in business and are expertly written by some of the world’s leading scholars. The aims of the series are two-fold: to pinpoint essential concepts and to offer insights that stimulate critical thinking.Health and welfare are often analysed separately. This book combines understanding about health and ... Read more

    $35.99 USD

  • Historical Dictionary of the Welfare State

    by Bent Greve ...
    Series series Historical Dictionaries of Religions, Philosophies, and Movements Series
    Definitions of the welfare state often focus on how and why a state intervenes in the economy and welfare of the individual citizen. A welfare state does not, however, have to mean state intervention; it may merely reflect the state’s restrictions and the demands of the labor market, families, and the rest of civil society. This book covers the history of the welfare state from Chancellor Otto von ... Read more

    $121.49 USD

  • The A to Z of the Welfare State

    by Bent Greve ...
    Series series The A to Z Guide Series
    Generally, the term "welfare state" refers to an ideal model of provision, where the state accepts responsibility for the provision of comprehensive and universal welfare for its citizens. Among other things, it determines under what conditions babies are born and children cared for, what happens when workers cannot find employment, and how the aged will cope with illness and the lack of income. ... Read more

    $47.79 USD

  • Happiness

    by Bent Greve ...
    Series series Key Ideas
    This fully revised and updated edition of Happiness provides an accessible introduction to the concept of happiness and how it can be applied to public policy in order to help citizens achieve the good life.Countries around the globe want to ensure the best for their citizens. They want them to be happy, have a good life and improve their well-being. It follows that, whilst happiness is based upon ... Read more

    $31.99 USD

  • Poverty

    by Bent Greve ...
    Series series The Basics
    Poverty has dire consequences on the ability to fulfil one’s aspirations for life. Poverty has strong implications for social cohesion and societies’ abilities to function in harmonious ways. This book presents the readers with the core concepts, latest development and knowledge about policies that work to eliminate absolute poverty.This volume shows what the consequences are for the quality of ... Read more

    $33.99 USD

  • Welfare, Populism and Welfare Chauvinism

    by Bent Greve ...
    Series series Research in Comparative and Global Social Policy
    In the wake of the financial crisis, and with increasing numbers of people in precarious and low paid jobs, there has been a surprising surge of support for populist right-wing political parties who often promote an anti-welfare message. Tougher approaches and welfare chauvinism are on the agenda in many countries, with policies which reduce the welfare state for those seen as undeserving and ... Read more

    $41.39 USD

  • Social and Labour Market Policy

    The Basics

    by Bent Greve ...
    Series series The Basics
    Social and Labour Market Policy: The Basics is an engaging and accessible introduction to the subject, which explores the broad historical, social and economic factors which have affected the differing types of social and labour market policies found in welfare states. Drawing links between social policy and labour market policy the book explores key introductory topics including:Defining what we ... Read more

    $31.99 USD

  • Austerity, Retrenchment and the Welfare State

    Truth or Fiction?

    by Bent Greve ...
    Are we living in an age of permanent austerity? In this insightful book, Bent Greve provides a comprehensive empirical analysis of welfare states since 2000, exploring the ways in which austerity can be measured and quantified and how far retrenchment has impinged on European welfare states.Featuring clear and succinct discussions defining austerity and retrenchment, Greve offers strong ... Read more

    $35.99 USD

  • Technology and the Future of Work

    The Impact on Labour Markets and Welfare States

    by Bent Greve ...
    We are witnessing the development of new technologies that could have a dramatic impact on markets for both skilled and unskilled labour, including the use of Big Data. In addition, many welfare states have once again been restructured, sometimes weakening states’ protection of employees. This timely book provides a systematic and vigorous analysis of the impact of new technology on the labour ... Read more

    $35.99 USD