Variations of the Welfare State - Great Britain, Sweden, France and Germany Between Capitalism and Socialism (Hardcover, 2012)

In the burgeoning literature on welfare regimes and typologies, this comparative study offers a stimulating new perspective. Kaufmann, the doyen of the sociology of social policy in Germany, emphasizes norms, culture and history, in contrast to political economy approaches. Comparing Britain, Sweden, France and Germany, Kaufmann highlights the "idiosyncrasy" of each welfare state: countries are compared with regard to their state traditions and the relationship between state and civil society; their national "social questions"; their economic systems, including the unions and labour law; social security and redistribution; and their personal social services and education. The socio-cultural approach enables Kaufmann to show that not all modern states are welfare states. Some are just "capitalism" (the USA), others are "socialism" (the former Soviet Union). In this light, the (essentially North-West European) welfare state is portrayed as a third way between capitalism and socialism.

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag
Country of origin:	Germany
Series:	German Social Policy, 5
Release date:	November 2012
First published:	2013
Authors:	Franz-Xaver Kaufmann
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	250
Edition:	2012
ISBN-13:	978-3-642-22548-2
Languages:	English
Subtitles:	German
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social welfare & social services > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Central government > Central government policies Promotions
LSN:	3-642-22548-9
Barcode:	9783642225482

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