Double Standard: Social Policy in Europe and the United States
Autor James W. Russellen Limba Engleză Paperback – 8 dec 2017
Part One, "The Development of Social Policy," discusses the factors that contributed to the different shapes of social policy in the U.S. and Europe. Part Two, "Key Social Policies," considers how different counties have handled commons social problems including poverty, unemployment, child and family support, retirement and disability, health care, race and immigration, and incarceration. These different social policy orientations have produced disparate social ways of life-ways of life that are now in contention for the future of Western societies.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781538103340
ISBN-10: 1538103346
Pagini: 226
Ilustrații: 5 b/w illustrations; 19 graphs
Dimensiuni: 152 x 227 x 18 mm
Greutate: 0.35 kg
Ediția:4
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Colecția Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Locul publicării:New York, United States
ISBN-10: 1538103346
Pagini: 226
Ilustrații: 5 b/w illustrations; 19 graphs
Dimensiuni: 152 x 227 x 18 mm
Greutate: 0.35 kg
Ediția:4
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Colecția Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Locul publicării:New York, United States
Cuprins
Introduction: From Social Problems to Social Policies
Part I: The Development of Social Policy
1 The Social Worldview of Medieval Christianity as Prologue
2 Secular Transitions and Assumptions
3 The Limits of Laissez-Faire Capitalism
4 From Theory to Ideology and Politics
5 Origins of Social Policy in Europe and the United States
6 Comparative Welfare States
Part II: Key Social Policies
7 Inequality and Social Cohesion
8 Poverty
9 Unemployment: The Sword of Damocles
10 Support for Child Raising and Education
11 Retirement and Disability
12 Health Care
13 Race and Immigration
14 Incarceration as Social Policy
Summary: Principles for Progressive Social Policy
Part I: The Development of Social Policy
1 The Social Worldview of Medieval Christianity as Prologue
2 Secular Transitions and Assumptions
3 The Limits of Laissez-Faire Capitalism
4 From Theory to Ideology and Politics
5 Origins of Social Policy in Europe and the United States
6 Comparative Welfare States
Part II: Key Social Policies
7 Inequality and Social Cohesion
8 Poverty
9 Unemployment: The Sword of Damocles
10 Support for Child Raising and Education
11 Retirement and Disability
12 Health Care
13 Race and Immigration
14 Incarceration as Social Policy
Summary: Principles for Progressive Social Policy
Recenzii
James W. Russell has written a sober, well-informed, and temperate overview of the divergent development of social welfare programs in Europe and the United States. As these programs have become more important, the political battles over them have also become more heated. This book is a remarkably sensible antidote to the inflamed politics of the moment.
This updated, new edition of James Russell's Double Standard proudly takes its place next to the earlier editions as the eye-opening, go to text for all those committed to self-education and the education of others in the political economy of everyday life.
Double Standard is accessible, responsible, historically-minded, and classically informed comparative social policy and political sociology. One can only hope others take Russell's example of how to write and do the social sciences.
In an era of rising income inequality and neoliberal policy solutions, Russell provides a timely, thoughtful analysis of policy differences in the United States and Europe. By the end of this book it is clear how various approaches to social policy are possible but carry 'dramatically different consequences' for individuals and society.
In this closely argued, detailed, and meticulous book Russell compares the development of social policies in the United States and in European states, pointing out areas where there are significant differences of approach but also those where one has borrowed from another. The strong historical and philosophical basis for Russell's analysis continues to make this a novel, engaging, and challenging addition to the comparative literature and an important source book for scholars of the US welfare system.
Russell allows American students to see that there are a variety of forms of capitalism, some more humane than others. Kudos to Russell for making a complex topic understandable, even enjoyable, without over-simplifying.
In remarkably clear and succinct language, Russell sets forth the contributions of central social policy theorists and highlights critical differences in how the United States and European nations address social and economic problems. His treatment of the ideological "isms" is especially useful.
This updated, new edition of James Russell's Double Standard proudly takes its place next to the earlier editions as the eye-opening, go to text for all those committed to self-education and the education of others in the political economy of everyday life.
Double Standard is accessible, responsible, historically-minded, and classically informed comparative social policy and political sociology. One can only hope others take Russell's example of how to write and do the social sciences.
In an era of rising income inequality and neoliberal policy solutions, Russell provides a timely, thoughtful analysis of policy differences in the United States and Europe. By the end of this book it is clear how various approaches to social policy are possible but carry 'dramatically different consequences' for individuals and society.
In this closely argued, detailed, and meticulous book Russell compares the development of social policies in the United States and in European states, pointing out areas where there are significant differences of approach but also those where one has borrowed from another. The strong historical and philosophical basis for Russell's analysis continues to make this a novel, engaging, and challenging addition to the comparative literature and an important source book for scholars of the US welfare system.
Russell allows American students to see that there are a variety of forms of capitalism, some more humane than others. Kudos to Russell for making a complex topic understandable, even enjoyable, without over-simplifying.
In remarkably clear and succinct language, Russell sets forth the contributions of central social policy theorists and highlights critical differences in how the United States and European nations address social and economic problems. His treatment of the ideological "isms" is especially useful.