New Perspectives on the Welfare State offers an appraisal of comparative social policy and applies it to our current uncertainties concerning European communiti

Offers an overview of issues concerning European welfare states. This illustrated book brings together a discussion of the theories and techniques of comparativ

A common belief is that the European welfare states are in a position of crisis or heading towards one with the process of globalization removing any hopes of e

As the standard of living has increased, aspirations and financial constraints have required major rethinking. There is considerable disparity between European

The changing nature and significance of housing provision within welfare states is considered in this timely book. With housing playing an increasingly importan