Social protection, economic growth and social change : goals, issues and trajectories in China, India, Brazil and South Africa
著者
書誌事項
Social protection, economic growth and social change : goals, issues and trajectories in China, India, Brazil and South Africa
Edward Elgar, c2013
大学図書館所蔵 全7件
注記
Includes bibliographical references and index
内容説明・目次
内容説明
This highly original and thought-provoking book examines the recent expansion of social protection in China, India, Brazil and South Africa - four countries experiencing rapid economic growth and social change.The authors explore the developments in each country, analyze the impact of government cash transfers and discuss key future trends. The study reveals that social protection has complemented economic growth and supported development efforts and has been fundamental to promoting equitable and sustainable societies.
The book is essential reading for students of social policy, economics, development studies and public administration and will be an important resource for policymakers and administrators everywhere.
Contributors: F. Bastagli, M.P. Gomes dos Santos, A. Hall, R. Kattumuri, J. Kruger, B. Li, J. Midgley, L.G. Mpedi, R. Mutatkar, K. Ngok, L. Patel, D. Piachaud, M. Singh, F.V. Soares, S. Soares, Y. Zhu
目次
Contents:
PART I: INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW
1. Introduction
David Piachaud
2. Social Protection in Countries Experiencing Rapid Economic Growth: Goals and Functions
James Midgley
PART II: CHINA
3. The Transition of Social Protection in China
Kinglun Ngok
4. Current Approaches to Social Protection in China
Yapeng Zhu
5. Future Trajectories for China
Bingqin Li
PART III: INDIA
6. Historical Developments and Goals of Social Protection Policies in India
Ruth Kattumuri and Manju Singh
7. Social Protection in India: Current Approaches and Issues
Rohit Mutatkar
8. Future Prospects of Social Protection in India
Rohit Mutatkar
PART IV: BRAZIL
9. The Brazilian Social Protection System: History and Present Configuration
Maria Paula Gomes dos Santos
10. The Efficiency and Effectiveness of Social Protection Against Poverty and Inequality in Brazil
Sergei Soares
11. Political Dimensions of Social Protection in Brazil
Anthony Hall
12. The Future of Social Protection in Brazil
Francesca Bastagli and Fabio Veras Soares
PART V: SOUTH AFRICA
13. Social Protection in South Africa: History, Goals and Strategies
Leila Patel
14. Current Approaches to Social Protection in the Republic of South Africa
Letlhokwa George Mpedi
15. Social Protection in South Africa - Recent Achievements and Future Prospects
John Kruger
PART VI: CONCLUSION
16. Conclusion: Experiences, Issues and Future Possibilities
David Piachaud and James Midgley
Index
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