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The Welfare State : a very short introduction by David Garland · Booklabria

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First published: 2016

Synopsis

This 'Very Short Introduction' discusses the necessity of welfare states in modern capitalist societies. Situating social policy in an historical, sociological, and comparative perspective, David Garland brings a new understanding to familiar debates, policies, and institutions.

Subjects: History
Social conditions
Economic conditions
Comparative government
Europe, social conditions
Welfare state

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Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2016
Pages: 153
Language: English
ISBN-13: 978-0199672660

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