Comparative Social Policy
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Myths, Narratives and Welfare States
Bent Greve
This 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 rel...eBook:Find out more£25.00
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Poverty, Crisis and Resilience
Edited by Marie Boost, Jennifer Dagg, Jane Gray, Markus Promberger
Poverty remains a problem in Europe, raising the need for new solutions. In this thought-provoking book the contributors delve deeply into the everyday lives of poor households to see which practices and resources they apply to improve t...eBook:Find out more£25.00
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Justice and Vulnerability in Europe
Edited by Trudie Knijn, Dorota Lepianka
This is an open access title available under the terms of a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 License. It is free to read, download and share on Elgaronline.com. Justice and Vulnerability in Europe contributes to the understanding of justice in Europe fr... -
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Handbook of Social Policy and Development
Edited by James Midgley, Rebecca Surender, Laura Alfers
The Handbook of Social Policy and Development makes a groundbreaking, coherent case for enhancing collaboration between social policy and development. With wide ranging chapters, it discusses a myriad of ways in which this can be done, e...eBook:Find out more£41.56
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A Research Agenda for Social Wellbeing
Neil Thin
This Research Agenda for Social Wellbeing introduces scholars and planners to the importance of a ‘wellbeing lens’ for the study and promotion of social flourishing. It demonstrates the importance of wellbeing as a public good, not just ...eBook:Find out more£25.00
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EU Citizenship Law and Policy
Dora Kostakopoulou
This theoretically ambitious work combines analytical, institutional and critical approaches in order to provide an in-depth, panoramic and contextual account of European Union citizenship law and policy.eBook:Find out more£25.00
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Research Handbook on International Drug Policy
Edited by David R. Bewley-Taylor, Khalid Tinasti
Analysing arguably one of the most controversial areas in public policy, this pioneering Research Handbook brings together contributions from expert researchers to provide a global overview of the shifting dynamics of drug policy. Emphas...eBook:Find out more£48.00
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Corporatism since the Great Recession
Mikkel Mailand
In the comparative study of Denmark, the Netherlands and Austria, Mikkel Mailand explores the roles of social partners in regulating work and welfare through corporatist arrangements. This insightful book illustrates how the frequency of...eBook:Find out more£25.00
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Welfare State Legitimacy in Times of Crisis and Austerity
Edited by Tijs Laenen, Bart Meuleman, Wim van Oorschot
Has there been change or continuity in the welfare attitudes of Europeans since the 2008 financial crisis? Using data from the European Social Survey, this book reveals how various types of welfare attitudes evolved between 2008, when th...eBook:Find out more£25.00
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Social Problems in Southern Europe
Edited by Francisco Entrena-Durán, Rosa M. Soriano-Miras, Ricardo Duque-Calvache
As the European Union continues to struggle to establish a common agenda on tackling social problems, this compelling book presents a set of comparative sociological studies in southern European countries from leading scholars working in...eBook:Find out more£25.00
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Gender Inequality and Welfare States in Europe
Mary Daly
Gender equality has been one of the defining projects of European welfarestates. It has proven an elusive goal, not just because of political opposition but also due to a lack of clarity in how to best frame equality and take account of ...eBook:Find out more£23.16
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Welfare Deservingness and Welfare Policy
Tijs Laenen
This important book builds a bridge between the literature on popular welfare deservingness and social welfare policies. It examines the relationship between the two, exploring the close correspondence between public opinion and public p...eBook:Find out more£25.00