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Mixed economies of welfare : a comparative perspective / Norman Johnson.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: London : Prentice Hall Europe, 1998.ISBN:
  • 0133540022
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Contents:
1. Introduction -- 2. The state and social welfare -- 3. The commercial sector and social welfare -- 4. The voluntary sector and social welfare -- 5. The informal sector and social welfare -- 6. Conclusion.
Summary: This book explains the changes that have occurred in welfare states internationally since the early 1970s and considers the policy dilemmas that have arisen. Each sector is examined from a theoretical and conceptual perspective with prominence given to the influence of ideology and values. The relationship between sectors is analysed, allowing each sector's place in the production and delivery of welfare to be assessed.
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

1. Introduction -- 2. The state and social welfare -- 3. The commercial sector and social welfare -- 4. The voluntary sector and social welfare -- 5. The informal sector and social welfare -- 6. Conclusion.

This book explains the changes that have occurred in welfare states internationally since the early 1970s and considers the policy dilemmas that have arisen. Each sector is examined from a theoretical and conceptual perspective with prominence given to the influence of ideology and values. The relationship between sectors is analysed, allowing each sector's place in the production and delivery of welfare to be assessed.