The welfare we want? - The British challenge for American reform (Paperback, New)

In the UK, both Conservative and New Labour welfare strategies have been influenced by American policies. British welfare reform has continued in recent years, while American policies appear to have stagnated. What now are the lessons of British reform for America? This book presents a detailed and unique comparison of welfare policies in the two countries. A team of international experts analyzes reform strategies and summarizes results to date. The book argues that the 2002 "reauthorization" of American reforms has failed to address key problems. Britain, it claims, offers ideas for refreshing American reform. The Welfare We Want? is an important addition to comparative literature in the field. It addresses a wide audience of policymakers, political analysts, social welfare experts, and concerned citizens on both sides of the Atlantic. Accessibility is enhanced by use of common categories for explaining how various programs work, and for whom. Discussion of policy is at once historic

General

Imprint:	Policy Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	May 2003
First published:	2003
Editors:	Robert Walker • Michael Wiseman
Dimensions:	234 x 156mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	208
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-1-86134-407-6
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social welfare & social services > Welfare & benefit systems
LSN:	1-86134-407-4
Barcode:	9781861344076

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