The individual and the welfare state: life histories in Europe

Our health, our income and our social networks at older ages are the consequence of what has happened to us over the course of our lives. The situation at age 50+ reflects our own decisions as well as many environmental factors, especially interventions by the welfare state. This book explores the richness of 28,000 life histories in thirteen European countries, collected as part of theSurvey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (SHARE). Combining these data with a comprehensive account of European welfare state interventions provides a unique opportunity to answer the important public policy questions of ourtime – how the welfare state affects people’s incomes, housing, families, retirement, volunteering and health. The overarching theme of the welfare state creates a book of genuinely interdisciplinary analyses, a valuable resource foreconomists, gerontologists, historians, political scientists, public health analysts, and sociologists alike. Provides an introduction to the great research potential of SHARELIFE data. Gives an interdisciplinary overview over all relevant topics in the researchfields of ageing and social policy. Targeted to the research community but also to professionals and practitioners. INDICE: PART I:áIncome, Housing, and Wealth.-á PART II: Work and Retirement.-á PART III: Health and Health Care.-á Part IV: Persecution.

• ISBN: 978-3-642-17471-1
• Editorial: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 300
• Fecha Publicación: 01/03/2011
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés