The essays collected in Governing Modern Societies arose from a lecture series of the same name held at Green College, University of British Columbia, in 1997 and 1998. Distinguished scholars in political science, philosophy, sociology, and economics from Canada, the United Stat…
by Stehr, Nico, Ericson, Richard V.
fromGreen College thematic lecture series
Disappointing poverty trends suggest limitations to employment-centred welfare reform and downward pressures on the redistributive capacity of welfare states. Innovative empirical analyses of the links between poverty, labour market participation and social redistribution are pr…
This book sets out an integrated systems model which utilizes a public health approach and 'whole of society' philosophy for preventing and responding to child sexual abuse. It guides those engaged in policy, practice and planning concerning gender based violence and child abuse…
Social investment is a strategy that addresses neoliberal austerity by putting private capital to public purpose. An investment state serves as a sequel to the welfare state by maximizing capability, expanding employee benefits, implementing evidence-based policy, democratizing …
Machine generated contents note: -- Chapter 1. THE WELFARE STATE RUNS AGROUND -- Chapter 2. THE SOCIAL PROGRESS OF NATIONS -- Chapter 3. FROM "YELLOW PERIL" TO MODEL MINORITY -- Chapter 4. THE CASE OF THE PREGNANT BALLERINA -- Chapter 5. KNOWLEDGE SQUARED -- Chapter 6. DEMONARCO…
"Social investment is a strategy that addresses neoliberal austerity by putting private capital to public purpose. An investment state serves as a sequel to the welfare state by maximizing capability, expanding employee benefits, implementing evidence-based policy, democratizing…
