Welfare is an important concept in the social sciences. It is also
challenged and contested not only by alternative concepts but also
as a political goal in itself. Using a multi-disciplinary approach,
this book takes a fresh look at the continuing relevance of welfare
in the context of public policy, recent scholarly developments and
changes in popular attitudes and behaviour.
The book connects theory and practice. Tracing the concept's
background in economics, political science and social policy, the
book juxtaposes welfare with newer approaches, such as subjective
well-being, capabilities, care, social exclusion and social
capital. The links between welfare and political ideas are also
elaborated. The welfare state, as it developed historically in
Europe and as it is changing in different countries, is given an
important place in the analysis. Drawing on a range of empirical
work, the book in its final part considers how individuals and
groups attain welfare and how this shapes people's decisions and
actions in their everyday lives.
Written in a lively style, the book provides students of
sociology, social policy and political science with a valuable
point of access to a range of debates and thinking in the field of
welfare and related concepts.
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