New Political Science of Welfare Systems

Author: (English) Pearson
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Publish Date: 2004-10-01
Features: This book consists of 13 articles. The authors utilize political science methods and ideas to conduct a detailed analysis of the renegotiation, reorganization, and modernization of post-war social contracts in Western societies. They also conduct in-depth and meticulous research on a series of policy areas in post-war countries, including healthcare, pensions, and labor markets. The conclusion is that globalization does not have a significant impact on the fundamental issues of social policy, and there are currently no signs that social policies in various countries are converging toward the American model. What determines the impact on national welfare systems are the characteristics of each country itself, which dictates the type of welfare system model that should be adopted. This book serves as an example of the integration of political science research and social policy, presenting novel perspectives and thorough analysis. It quickly garnered widespread attention from academia upon its publication.