Economic globalization and the citizens' welfare state : Sweden, UK, Japan, US

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Economic globalization and the citizens' welfare state : Sweden, UK, Japan, US

Hiroto Tsukada

Ashgate, c2002

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Bibliography: p. 232-244

Includes index

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Description

Examining the future of the welfare state in four globalizing economies - the UK, US, Sweden and Japan - this book presents a detailed analysis of the ways in which social and economic aspects of these welfare states have altered under growing market-first ideology and economic globalization. The book should provide valuable reading for all those interested in the present and future of the welfare state, both through its theoretical perspectives and because of the thorough attention paid to the health of society today.

Table of Contents

  • Question
  • civil society and the welfare state
  • setback of the welfare states - Sweden, UK, Japan and US
  • arguments on the future welfare state
  • people's choice
  • toward a citizens' welfare state.

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