Welfare state reform in Southern Europe : fighting poverty and social exclusion in Italy, Spain, Portugal and Greece /

This new study delivers a detailed analysis of the efforts being made to reduce poverty and social exclusion in Portugal, Spain, Italy and Greece. After an initial discussion of the 'southern model' of the welfare state, the situation of each country is clearly illustrated. This book also...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Ferrera, Maurizio
Format: Licensed eBooks
Language:English
Published: London ; New York : Routledge, 2005.
Series:Routledge/EUI studies in the political economy of welfare ; 6.
Online Access:https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=115654
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Summary:This new study delivers a detailed analysis of the efforts being made to reduce poverty and social exclusion in Portugal, Spain, Italy and Greece. After an initial discussion of the 'southern model' of the welfare state, the situation of each country is clearly illustrated. This book also discusses how the experience of southern Europe might bear upon the situation of the East European accession countries. This is excellent reading for those interested in social change across Europe and beyond.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiv, 306 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:020335690X
9780203356906
9780415324090
0415324092