Welfare and Inequality - National and International Perspectives on the Australian Welfare State (Paperback, Revised)

Over the past few decades the welfare state has been under increasing pressure. Rapid social and economic change has left many people dependent on social institutions, while deteriorating economic prospects have led to calls to cut welfare expenditure. This book introduces key concepts in the welfare state debate and questions the arguments for further cutbacks. It examines: * the role, nature and effects of the welfare state in contemporary society * the links between the welfare state and the economy, particularly in Australia in the 1990s * the success of the Australian welfare state in achieving its aims of improving economic equality and social cohesion. These issues are considered in the light of the experiences of comparable countries able to offer lessons to Australia. Written by economists in clear language, the book makes an important contribution to the discussion of social issues.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	April 1994
First published:	1994
Authors:	Peter Gordon Saunders
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	336
Edition:	Revised
ISBN-13:	978-0-521-45594-7
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social welfare & social services > General Promotions
LSN:	0-521-45594-4
Barcode:	9780521455947

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