Introduction to Western Social Security Systems

Author: Jiang Shouming
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Publish Date: 2002-12-01
Features: Modern social security is a crucial pillar of market economy development. With the advancement of China's market economy, the social security system is being established and improved. How to learn from the social security systems of Western countries has become a significant issue of concern for government departments, research institutions, and other decision-making bodies. This book comprehensively explores the historical origins and main ideologies of Western social security, as well as its models, methods, functions, roles, and management. It analyzes the main problems and future development trends of contemporary Western social security and elaborates on the general conditions of various social security programs, such as old-age insurance, work injury insurance, unemployment and employment insurance, maternity and illness insurance, and family allowances. The book also focuses on introducing the development journey, main content, characteristics, challenges, and countermeasures of social security in countries such as the United Kingdom, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Sweden, the United States, Japan, and Singapore. The primary readers of this book include researchers in related or related fields, university and college teachers, undergraduate and college students, social workers, as well as government officials from labor, civil affairs, and personnel departments, community and street workers, and other enthusiasts.