Welfare
In: Key concepts series
Abstract
Welfare is an important concept in the social sciences. It is also challenged and contested not only by alternative concepts but also as a political goal in itself. Using a multi-disciplinary approach, this book takes a fresh look at the continuing relevance of welfare in the context of public policy, recent scholarly developments and changes in popular attitudes and behaviour. The book connects theory and practice. Tracing the conceptʹs background in economics, political science and social policy, the book juxtaposes welfare with newer approaches, such as subjective well-being, capabilities, care, social exclusion and social capital. The links between welfare and political ideas are also elaborated. The welfare state, as it developed historically in Europe and as it is changing in different countries, is given an important place in the analysis. Drawing on a range of empirical work, the book in its final part considers how individuals and groups attain welfare and how this shapes peopleʹs decisions and actions in their everyday lives. -- Back cover.
Verfügbarkeit
Themen
Public welfare, Social policy, Wohlfahrt, Socialtjänst, Public Policy, Social Services & Welfare, Human Services
Sprachen
Englisch
Verlag
Polity Press
ISBN
9780745672793, 0745672795, 0745637221, 9780745637228, 9780745644707, 0745644708, 9780745644714, 0745644716
Seiten
viii, 203
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