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Routledge Business Interests and Modern Welfare State Book

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Explore the complex relationship between business attitudes and the growth of the modern welfare state in this edited volume from Routledge. Part of the Routledge Studies in the Political Economy of the Welfare State series, this book provides a deep look into how commercial interests have shaped social policy over time. This collection brings together leading scholars to present a mix of historical and contemporary perspectives. Readers can examine six archive-based historical narratives that detail the role of business in developing social insurance programs across Germany, Finland, the Netherlands, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Beyond these specific national histories, the book includes six comparative case studies that address modern developments in the field. This text is a valuable resource for students and researchers interested in political economy, sociology, and the historical evolution of social welfare systems.

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Includes six archive-based historical narratives focusing on the role of business in social insurance programs.

Provides detailed country studies for Germany, Finland, the Netherlands, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Features six comparative case studies to discuss contemporary developments in political economy.

Part of the professional Routledge Studies in the Political Economy of the Welfare State series.

Gathers insights from leading scholars to offer a synthesis of business influence on social policy.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
23 July 2019
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07 March 2019

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