The welfare state in post-industrial society: a global perspective

In recent years, major social forces such as: ageing populations, social trends, migration patterns, and the globalization of economies, have reshaped social welfare policies and practices across the globe. Multinational corporations, NGOs, and other international organizations have begun to influence social policy at a national and local level. Among the many ramifications of these changes is that globalizing influences may hinder the ability of individual nation-states to effect policies that are beneficial to them on a local level. Withcontributions from thirteen countries worldwide, this collected work represents the first major comparative analysis on the effect of globalization on the international welfare state. The Welfare State in Post-Industrial Society is divided into two major sections: the first draws from a number of leading social welfare researchers from diverse countries who point to the nation-state as case studies; highlighting how it goes about establishing and revising social welfare provisions. The second portion of the volume then moves to a more global perspective in its analysis and questioning of the impact of globalization on citizenship, ageing and marketization. The Welfare State in Post-IndustrialSociety seeks to encourage debate about the implications of the most pressingsocial welfare issues in nation-states, and integrate analyses of policy and practice in particular countries struggling to provide social welfare support for their needy populations. INDICE: Toward an International Perspective on Social Welfare: An Introduction.- Social Quality in Post-Industrial Societies.- Aging in Post-Industrial Societies: Intergenerational Justice and Citizenship.- Social Welfare, Ageing and Globalisation in Post-Industrial Society.- Unemployment in Post-IndustrialSociety: A Global/International Perspective.- Gender, Marriage, and Family inPost-Industrial Society: A Global/International Perspective.- Health and Health Care in Post-Industrial Society: A Global/International Perspective.- The Lifecourse in Post-Industrial Society: A Global Analysis.- Privatization and Social Service Provision in Post-Industrial Societies: The Case of Western Europe.- Finland: Social Care Policies in Post-Industrial Society.- Switzerland: Citizenship, Education, and Civil Society in Post-Industrial Society.- England and Wales: The Criminal Justice System in Post-Industrial Society.- Canada: NewIdeology and Social Assistance in Post-Industrial Society.- United States: Social Welfare Policy and Privatization in Post-Industrial Society.- Australia: Contemporary Issues and Debates in Post-Industrial Society.- South Africa: Social Welfare Problems in Post-Industrial Society.- Israel: Social Services in Post-Industrial Society.- South Korea: Balancing Social Welfare in Post-Industrial Society.- Conclusion and Outlook.

• ISBN: 978-1-4419-0065-4
• Editorial: Springer
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 393
• Fecha Publicación: 01/07/2009
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés