Social Services, Social Control, and Social Change
In: The Politics of Child Sexual Abuse, S. 70-94
In: The Politics of Child Sexual Abuse, S. 70-94
In: Developments in East European Politics, S. 225-239
In: Croatian Accession to the European Union. Vol. 3, Facing the challenges of negotiations, S. 161-184
The paper discusses aspects of Croatian social policy, particularly social inclusion and social dialogue, in the context of Croatia's status as a candidate country for accession to the EU. It describes the development of a European Social Model demonstrating that, notwithstanding
certain problems, significant achievements have been made within the EU. Social dialogue has evolved from consultation to social governance, and the open method of co-ordination is implemented not only regarding employment issues but also in the social inclusion process. Furthermore, European concerns have been extended to the fields of pensions and health care, which will be addressed in future joint EU Social Protection Reports. The paper notes the salience of social policy issues in previous waves of accession. Analysis of Croatian welfare reforms shows that, thus far, the EU impact has been very limited. The paper calls for strengthened efforts, by Croatia and the EU, to ensure that aspects of social policy and the European Social Model are more systematically discussed, addressed and implemented as Croatia proceeds towards EU membership.
In: The Oxford Handbook of Civil Society
In: Beyond Communication. A Critical Study of Axel Honneth's Social Philosophy, S. 331-352
In: Critical Social Theory, S. 143-170
In: Economic and Social Rights under the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights—A Legal Perspective
In: Key Concepts in Critical Social Theory, S. 297-300
In: Cultural Challenges of Migration in Canada- Les défis culturels de la migration au Canada
In: OECD Studies on SMEs and Entrepreneurship; SMEs, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, S. 185-217
Discusses the historical & current relationship between the social sciences, the scientific method, & postmodern theory. Drawing on the methodology & conclusions of Galileo, modern science has attempted to reduce the distance between science & reality through objective methodology & heightened rationality. It is argued here that the scientific method relies more on the choice of appropriate language & vocabulary than on actual correspondence between methodology & fact. Social scientists have traditionally adopted this skewed approach to life through the scientific method, which blurs rather than reveals reality. The boundaries between explanation & understanding, or nature & humanity, have little meaning in the real world, & it is suggested that the social sciences must be seen as continuous with literature, history, anthropology, politics, etc. Both Thomas Dewey & Michel Foucault advocate rejection of traditional notions of rationality, objectivity, method, & truth. However, it is concluded that Dewey's vocabulary allows more room for hope & solidarity within the social sciences. T. Sevier
In: Social Equality, S. 209-225
In: Poverty, policy and the stateThe changing face of social security, S. 225-246
In: Social Movements, S. 49-59