Synopses & Reviews
Leading scholars in the field examine the highly topical issue of the future the welfare state in Europe. They argue that welfare states need to adjust and examine which kind of welfare architecture will further Europe's stated goal of maximum social inclusion and justice. This volume concentrates on four principle social domains; the aged and transition to retirement; the welfare issues related to profound changes in working life; the risks and needs that arise in households and, especially, in child families; and the challenges of creating gender equality.
Synopsis
Includes bibliographical references (p. [215]-232) and index.
Table of Contents
Foreword,
Frank Vandenbroucke (Belgian Minister for Social Affairs)1. Towards the Good Society, Once Again?, Gosta Esping Andersen
2. A Child Centred Social Investment Strategy, Gosta Esping Andersen
3. A New Gender Contract, Gosta Esping Andersen
4. The Quality of Working Life in Welfare Strategy, Duncan Gallie
5. A New Social Contract for the Elderly, John Myles
6. The Self-Transformation of the European Social Models, Anton Hemerijck