This comprehensive and comparative work traces the development of the welfare state in the United States, Britain, France, Germany and Sweden. Ashford reexamines the evolution of welfare policies and institutions, analyzing the astonishing transformation of the concept of democratic government. The pattern of democracy in each country and their social and institutional organizations are seen as the determining factors in both the policies that were adopted and in the means by which they were implemented. By defining the ...
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This comprehensive and comparative work traces the development of the welfare state in the United States, Britain, France, Germany and Sweden. Ashford reexamines the evolution of welfare policies and institutions, analyzing the astonishing transformation of the concept of democratic government. The pattern of democracy in each country and their social and institutional organizations are seen as the determining factors in both the policies that were adopted and in the means by which they were implemented. By defining the state institutionally, Ashford demonstrates the important role played by the resources, methods and capabilities found in each political system in the exercise of authority.
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Add this copy of The Emergence of the Welfare States to cart. $43.44, poor condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1987 by Basil Blackwell.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Dust jacket in poor condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 850grams, ISBN: 0631152113.
Add this copy of The Emergence of the Welfare States to cart. $55.55, very good condition, Sold by artlessmissals rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Denver, CO, UNITED STATES, published 1988 by Blackwell Publishers.
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VG. Book Near Fine. Binding tight, pages quite sunned bit crisp and clean. Some indentations and light scuffs. Minimal tip wear at corners. Ships via Media Mail within 2 business days.
