This book analyzes the impact of choice on welfare states in Europe and asks whether the shift towards more choice will ultimately benefit the users and providers of the welfare state, and have a positive impact on society as a whole. Explores the recent focus on choice in many welfare states, which has created a more market-orientated approach, changed users to consumers, and increased emphasis on private providers Examines the impact of these recent reforms on equality, not only from an economic perspective, but also in relation to gender, education, age, and access to services Draws on examples from different European countries and sectors of the welfare state, including the UK, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Scandinavia, and the Czech Republic Informed by theoretical and empirical approaches, and uses a variety of methodologies
| ISBN: | 9781444333312 |
| Publication date: | 21st May 2010 |
| Author: | Bent Greve |
| Publisher: | Wiley Blackwell an imprint of Wiley |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 146 pages |
| Series: | Broadening Perspectives in Social Policy |
| Genres: |
Social services and welfare, criminology |
This book analyzes the impact of choice on welfare states in Europe and asks whether the shift towards more choice will ultimately benefit the users and providers of the welfare state, and have a positive impact on society as a whole. Explores the recent focus on choice in many welfare states, which has created a more market-orientated approach, changed users to consumers, and increased emphasis on private providers Examines the impact of these recent reforms on equality, not only from an economic perspective, but also in relation to gender, education, age, and access to services Draws on examples from different European countries and sectors of the welfare state, including the UK, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Scandinavia, and the Czech Republic Informed by theoretical and empirical approaches, and uses a variety of methodologies
Choice features in the following genres: Social services and welfare, criminology
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Choice was written by Bent Greve and published by Wiley Blackwell an imprint of Wiley
Choice has 146 pages
Yes it is part of Broadening Perspectives in Social Policy series
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