Public social services are a key component of the welfare state in
most of Europe, although their development trajectories, coverage
and legal status still vary considerably among countries. How such
services are provided, and for whom, impacts significantly on
social and territorial cohesion, gender balance and, ultimately, on
the development of any society. However, while much is discussed
and written about social policy and welfare systems, social
services remain somewhat neglected. Although they have gained a
stronger foothold in national legislations and social policy
agendas, their status remains weaker compared to education or
health. Moreover, because of the austerity measures following the
2008 financial crisis, they have been subject to cuts and
reorganisation, which have brought about significant disruption.
This book revives the discussion on public social services and
their redesign, with a focus on services relating to care and the
social inclusion of vulnerable groups. Conveying the main findings
of the EU-funded COST Action IS1102 Social Services, Welfare States
and Places, the book provides rich information on the changes that
occurred in the organisation and supply of public social services
over the last thirty years in different European places and service
fields. Despite the persisting variety in social service models,
three shared trends emerge: public sector disengagement, 'vertical
re-scaling' of authority and 'horizontal re-mix' in the supply
system. The consequences of such changes are evaluated from
different perspectives - governance, social and territorial
cohesion, labour market, gender - and are eventually deemed
'disruptive' in both economic and social terms. The policy
implications of the restructuring are also explored. The book will
appeal to a broad audience: researchers and students,
policy-makers, civil servants, service providers, social workers
and users' organisations. Contributors include: S. Adam, A.
Anttonen, A. Bagnato, S. Barilla, A. Bernat, I. Bode, P. Brokking,
B. Deusdad, D. Dierckx, R. Fluder, L. Fraisse, M. Garcia, J.L.
Gomez-Barroso, E. Gubrium, L. Haikioe, I. Harslof, J. Havlikova, J.
Javornik, O. Jolanki, O. Karsio, M. Knutagard, T. Kroeger, K.
Kubalcikova, B. Leibetseder, S. Lev, R. Marban-Flores, R. Mas
Giralt, F. Martinelli, M. Matzke, A. Novy, E. Overbye, C. Pace, P.
Raeymaeckers, S. Sabatinelli, A. Sarlo, M. Semprebon, G. Szudi, J.
Szudi, S.I. Vabo, D. Vaiou, S. Vella, Z. Vercseg, S. Vicari
Haddock, C. Weinzierl, F. Wukovitsch
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