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The Origins of Active Social Policy - Labour Market and Childcare Policies in a Comparative Perspective (Hardcover): Giuliano... The Origins of Active Social Policy - Labour Market and Childcare Policies in a Comparative Perspective (Hardcover)
Giuliano Bonoli
R3,690 R3,090 Discovery Miles 30 900 Save R600 (16%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Since the mid-1990s European welfare states have undergone a major transformation. Relative to the post-war years, today they put less emphasis on income protection and more on the promotion of labour market participation. This book investigates this transformation by focusing on two fields of social policy: active labour market policy and childcare. Throughout Europe, governments have invested massively in these two areas. The result, a more active welfare state, seems a rather solid achievement, likely to survive the turbulent post-crisis years. Why? Case studies of policy trajectories in seven European countries and advanced statistical analysis of spending figures suggest that the shift towards an active social policy is only in part a response to a changed economic environment. Political competition, and particularly the extent to which active social policy can be used for credit claiming purposes, help us understand the peculiar cross-national pattern of social policy reorientation. This book, by trying to understand the shift towards an active welfare state, provides also an update of political science theories of social policy making.

Ageing and Pension Reform Around the World - Evidence from Eleven Countries (Hardcover): Giuliano Bonoli, Toshimitsu Shinkawa Ageing and Pension Reform Around the World - Evidence from Eleven Countries (Hardcover)
Giuliano Bonoli, Toshimitsu Shinkawa
R3,401 Discovery Miles 34 010 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Population ageing and the resulting pressures on existing pension systems constitutes one of the most important challenges modern societies will have to face over the coming decades. Although governments have responded to such pressures by adopting a plethora of pension reforms, the adaptation process is far from over. This book comprehensively documents developments in pension policy in eleven advanced industrial countries in Western Europe, East Asia and North America. In order to explore what population ageing means for the sustainability of pension systems, the authors present a detailed review of pension policy making over the past two decades and provide up-to-date analysis of current pension legislation. They examine the factors that can facilitate or impede the adaptation of pension systems and the features that shape and determine reforms. They also highlight the fact that although the path of reform taken by each country is somewhat different, the processes at work are often very similar. Ageing populations throughout the world are extremely reluctant to see their pension systems dismantled and are therefore prepared to mobilise in their defence. This process of mobilisation interacts with demographic pressures and institutional constraints to help determine the future direction of pension policy. The breadth of geographic coverage provides an almost global picture of the impact of ageing on pension reform, at least in terms of high income countries. Academics and students with an interest in economics, social policy, sociology and political science will find this a worthwhile and rewarding volume. It will also be of value to policymakers interested in how the problem of unsustainable pension systems can be resolved.

The Politics of Post-Industrial Welfare States - Adapting Post-War Social Policies to New Social Risks (Paperback): Klaus... The Politics of Post-Industrial Welfare States - Adapting Post-War Social Policies to New Social Risks (Paperback)
Klaus Armingeon, Giuliano Bonoli
R1,656 Discovery Miles 16 560 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This new study assesses the welfare state to ask key questions and draw new conclusions about its place in modern society. It shows how the welfare states that we have inherited from the early post-war years had one main objective: to protect the income of the male breadwinner. Today, however, massive social change, in particular the shift from industrial to post-industrial societies and economies, have resulted in new demands being put on welfare states. These demands originate from situations that are typical of the new family and labour market structures that have become widespread in western countries since the 1970s and 1980s, characterised by the clear prevalence of service employment and by the massive entry of women in the labour market. Against this background, this book: * presents a precise and clear definition of 'new social risks'. A concept being increasingly used in welfare state literature. * focuses on the groups that are mostly exposed to new social risks (women, the young, the low-skilled) in order to study their political behaviour. * assesses policymaking processes that can lead to successful adaptation. It covers key areas such as child care, care for elderly people, adapting pensions to atypical career patterns, active labour market policies, and policy making at the EU level. This book will be of great interest for all students and scholars of politics, sociology and the welfare state in particular.

The Politics of Post-Industrial Welfare States - Adapting Post-War Social Policies to New Social Risks (Hardcover, Annotated... The Politics of Post-Industrial Welfare States - Adapting Post-War Social Policies to New Social Risks (Hardcover, Annotated Ed)
Klaus Armingeon, Giuliano Bonoli
R4,427 Discovery Miles 44 270 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This new study assesses the welfare state to ask key questions and draw new conclusions about its place in modern society.
It shows how the welfare states that we have inherited from the early post-war years had one main objective: to protect the income of the male breadwinner. They secured his place in the labor market and provided a replacement income when work was not possible because of old age, invalidity, sickness or unemployment. Today, however, massive social change, in particular the shift from industrial to post-industrial societies and economies, have resulted in new demands being put on welfare states.
These demands originate from situations that are typical of the new family and labor market structures that have become widespread in western countries since the 1970s and 1980s, characterized by the clear prevalence of service employment and by the massive entry of women in the labor market.
Against this background, this book:
* Presents a precise and clear definition of "new social risks." A concept being increasingly used in the welfare state literature.
* Focuses on the groups that are mostly exposed to new social risks (women, the young, the low skilled) in order to study their political behavior.
* Assesses policymaking processes that can lead to successful adaptation.
It covers key areas such as child care, care for elderly people, adapting pensions to atypical career patterns, active labor market policies, and policy making at the EU level. This book will be of great interest for all students and scholars of politics, sociology and the welfare state in particular.

Social Democratic Party Policies in Contemporary Europe (Hardcover, Concise): Giuliano Bonoli, Martin Powell Social Democratic Party Policies in Contemporary Europe (Hardcover, Concise)
Giuliano Bonoli, Martin Powell
R2,863 R2,692 Discovery Miles 26 920 Save R171 (6%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days


Contents:
1. Social Democracy in Europe: Renewal or Retreat? Martin Powell
2. Policy Changes of European Social Democrats, 1945-1998 Andrea Volkens
3. Models of Citizenship and Social Democratic Policies Dietmar Braun and Oliver Giraud
4. Social Policy in Belgium and the Netherlands: Third Way or Not? Renaat Hoop
5. The Portuguese Socialists and the Third Way Marina Costa Lobo and Pedro C. Magalhaes
6. Turning Ideas into Policies: Implementing Modern Social-Democratic Thinking in Germany's Pension Policy Martin Hering
7. The Social and Employment Policies of the Jospin Government Ben Clift
8. The Third Way in Welfare State Reform? Social Democratic Pension Politics in Germany and Sweden Karen Anderson and Traute Meyer
9. Why do Social Democratic Parties Change Employment Policy Positions? A Comparison of Austria, Germany and the United Kingdom Monika Feigl-Heihs
10. From 'Eurokeynesianism' to the 'Third Way'. The Party of European Socialists (PES) and European Employment Policies
11. Social Democratic Party Policies in Europe: Towards a Third Way? Giuliano Bonoli

The Politics of the New Welfare State (Hardcover): Giuliano Bonoli, David Natali The Politics of the New Welfare State (Hardcover)
Giuliano Bonoli, David Natali
R3,508 Discovery Miles 35 080 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Since the early 1990s, European welfare states have undergone substantial changes, in terms of objectives, areas of intervention, and instruments. Traditional programmes, such as old age pensions have been curtailed throughout the continent, while new functions have been taken up. At present, welfare states are expected to help non-working people back into employment, to complement work income for the working poor, to reconcile work and family life, to promote gender equality, to support child development, and to provide social services for an ageing society. The welfare settlement that is emerging at the beginning of the 21st century is nonetheless very different in terms of functions and instruments from the one inherited from the last century. This book seeks to offer a better understanding of the new welfare settlement, and to analyze the factors that have shaped the recent transformation.

Ageing and Pension Reform Around the World - Evidence from Eleven Countries (Paperback, New edition): Giuliano Bonoli,... Ageing and Pension Reform Around the World - Evidence from Eleven Countries (Paperback, New edition)
Giuliano Bonoli, Toshimitsu Shinkawa
R1,270 Discovery Miles 12 700 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Population ageing and the resulting pressures on existing pension systems constitutes one of the most important challenges modern societies will have to face over the coming decades. Although governments have responded to such pressures by adopting a plethora of pension reforms, the adaptation process is far from over. This book comprehensively documents developments in pension policy in eleven advanced industrial countries in Western Europe, East Asia and North America. In order to explore what population ageing means for the sustainability of pension systems, the authors present a detailed review of pension policy making over the past two decades and provide up-to-date analysis of current pension legislation. They examine the factors that can facilitate or impede the adaptation of pension systems and the features that shape and determine reforms. They also highlight the fact that although the path of reform taken by each country is somewhat different, the processes at work are often very similar. Ageing populations throughout the world are extremely reluctant to see their pension systems dismantled and are therefore prepared to mobilise in their defence. This process of mobilisation interacts with demographic pressures and institutional constraints to help determine the future direction of pension policy. The breadth of geographic coverage provides an almost global picture of the impact of ageing on pension reform, at least in terms of high income countries. Academics and students with an interest in economics, social policy, sociology and political science will find this a worthwhile and rewarding volume. It will also be of value to policymakers interested in how the problem of unsustainable pension systems can be resolved.

Reframing Global Social Policy - Social Investment for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth (Hardcover): Tim Jackson, Jane Jenson,... Reframing Global Social Policy - Social Investment for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth (Hardcover)
Tim Jackson, Jane Jenson, James Midgley, Robin Webster, Anton Hemerijck, …
R2,229 Discovery Miles 22 290 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Christopher Deeming and Paul Smyth together with internationally renowned contributors propose that the merging of the 'social investment' and 'inclusive growth and development' agendas is forging an unprecedented global social policy framework. The book shows how these key ideas together with the environmental imperative of 'sustainability' are shaping a new global development agenda. This framework opens the way to a truly global social policy discipline making it essential reading for those working in social and public policy, politics, economics and development as well geographical and environmental sciences. In the spirit of the UN's Sustainability Goals, the book will assist all those seeking to forge a new policy consensus for the 21st century based on Social Investment for Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development. Contributors include Giuliano Bonoli, Marius Busemeyer, Sarah Cook, Guillem Lopez-Casasnovas, Anton Hemerijck, Stephan Klasen, Huck-ju Kwon, Tim Jackson, Jane Jenson, Jon Kvist, James Midgley, and Gunther Schmid.

The Politics of Pension Reform - Institutions and Policy Change in Western Europe (Hardcover): Giuliano Bonoli The Politics of Pension Reform - Institutions and Policy Change in Western Europe (Hardcover)
Giuliano Bonoli
R2,458 R1,772 Discovery Miles 17 720 Save R686 (28%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

European pension systems are increasingly under pressure. In this book Giuliano Bonoli examines policymakers' efforts to cope, caught between public support for existing pension schemes and the expected inability to sustain current arrangements in the context of an aging population. This book compares and assesses the process of pension policy-making in the UK, France and Switzerland, examining the factors that influence pension reform. The book looks at new pension legislation, demographic change, and pension financing, and will be of interest to policymakers as well as students of the welfare state.

The Politics of Pension Reform - Institutions and Policy Change in Western Europe (Paperback): Giuliano Bonoli The Politics of Pension Reform - Institutions and Policy Change in Western Europe (Paperback)
Giuliano Bonoli
R934 Discovery Miles 9 340 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

European pension systems are increasingly under pressure. In this book Giuliano Bonoli examines policymakers' efforts to cope, caught between public support for existing pension schemes and the expected inability to sustain current arrangements in the context of an aging population. This book compares and assesses the process of pension policy-making in the UK, France and Switzerland, examining the factors that influence pension reform. The book looks at new pension legislation, demographic change, and pension financing, and will be of interest to policymakers as well as students of the welfare state.

The Politics of the New Welfare State (Paperback, New): Giuliano Bonoli, David Natali The Politics of the New Welfare State (Paperback, New)
Giuliano Bonoli, David Natali
R998 Discovery Miles 9 980 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Since the early 1990s, European welfare states have undergone substantial changes, in terms of objectives, areas of intervention, and instruments. Traditional programmes, such as old age pensions have been curtailed throughout the continent, while new functions have been taken up. At present, welfare states are expected to help non-working people back into employment, to complement work income for the working poor, to reconcile work and family life, to promote gender equality, to support child development, and to provide social services for an ageing society. The welfare settlement that is emerging at the beginning of the 21st century is nonetheless very different in terms of functions and instruments from the one inherited from the last century. This book seeks to offer a better understanding of the new welfare settlement, and to analyze the factors that have shaped the recent transformation.

Collective Skill Formation in the Knowledge Economy (Hardcover): Giuliano Bonoli, Patrick Emmenegger Collective Skill Formation in the Knowledge Economy (Hardcover)
Giuliano Bonoli, Patrick Emmenegger
R3,062 Discovery Miles 30 620 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Interest in collective skill formation systems has been high for a long time, but recent structural economic and societal developments have led commentators to question their viability. In particular, the shift towards a knowledge economy creates a number of challenges for these highly praised systems of vocational training. These challenges relate to the growing importance of knowledge intensive production in advanced economies and with the accelerated pace of change due to innovation and globalization. What is more, these issues are compounded by coinciding developments in growing inequality and the emergence of multicultural societies. Can collective skill formation systems adapt fast enough to the needs of the knowledge economy? Can they continue to be as successful as they have been in the past in integrating youth in the labour market? Will employers be willing to participate in the delivery of vocational training in this new context? In this book, a world class team of leading experts on collective skill formation systems provide a thorough discussion of these and other questions raised by the shift to a knowledge economy. The book argues that collective skill formation systems remain attractive for firms and governments. However, continuous and profound adjustments will be needed if they are to fulfil their objectives in terms of equity and efficiency.

Reframing Global Social Policy - Social Investment for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth (Paperback): Tim Jackson, Jane Jenson,... Reframing Global Social Policy - Social Investment for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth (Paperback)
Tim Jackson, Jane Jenson, James Midgley, Robin Webster, Anton Hemerijck, …
R1,384 Discovery Miles 13 840 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Christopher Deeming and Paul Smyth together with internationally renowned contributors propose that the merging of the 'social investment' and 'inclusive growth and development' agendas is forging an unprecedented global social policy framework. The book shows how these key ideas together with the environmental imperative of 'sustainability' are shaping a new global development agenda. This framework opens the way to a truly global social policy discipline making it essential reading for those working in social and public policy, politics, economics and development as well geographical and environmental sciences. In the spirit of the UN's Sustainability Goals, the book will assist all those seeking to forge a new policy consensus for the 21st century based on Social Investment for Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development. Contributors include Giuliano Bonoli, Marius Busemeyer, Sarah Cook, Guillem Lopez-Casasnovas, Anton Hemerijck, Stephan Klasen, Huck-ju Kwon, Tim Jackson, Jane Jenson, Jon Kvist, James Midgley, and Gunther Schmid.

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