Routledge - The Changing Contract across Generations Book

Explore the complex dynamics of generational conflict and equity in this academic collection from the Social Institutions and Social Change Series. Published by Routledge, this work examines the shifting relationships between different age groups and the impact on public policy. This collection of papers analyzes the core issues of generational equity. It addresses fundamental questions regarding what the young and middle-aged owe the elderly and how these responsibilities function within a changing welfare climate. By looking at the longer perspectives of history, the text provides a framework for understanding how social debts and obligations evolve over time. Ideal for students and researchers in the social sciences, this book offers a deep look into the tensions and changing notions of welfare that shape our society. It provides necessary context for understanding how generational shifts influence the framing of public policy and social structure.