Routledge - Converging Europe: Social Policy in EU and Turkey

Converging Europe examines how European integration affects social policy development. This academic work analyzes the period following the launch and re-launch of the Lisbon strategy, while addressing the economic challenges brought about by the 2007-2009 global financial crisis. The text explores a fundamental question: does the coordination of European social policies lead to better social cohesion and integration, or does it contribute to rising nationalism and exclusion? By looking at the enlarged European Union and Turkey, the book provides a deep look into the current state of social welfare and policy implementation. Written by a team of international experts, this book uses diverse theoretical perspectives to study policy issues central to the Lisbon age. It serves as a necessary resource for those studying the effects of economic instability on social structures and the evolving landscape of European social policy.