This is the first in-depth comparison of the UK and Germany as two large, but highly distinct, European welfare states. This analysis provides a systematic comparison of policy change across each country in three core areas: unemployment support, pensions, and family policy.
The book explores the prevalent belief that the welfare state is diminishing due to increased scrutiny of social security benefits in developed nations. Fifteen experts from nine countries analyze the validity of this assumption, providing a comprehensive examination of the current state of welfare systems and their future. Through diverse perspectives, the authors delve into the implications of potential retrenchment and its impact on society, offering valuable insights into the evolving landscape of social security.
Describes the political, economic, ideological and historical context of social policy in Germany, followed by the five main areas of social science delivery, and a discussion of the relationship between social policy and the major social divisions of race and gender