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Poverty: The Basics will present the readers with the core concepts, latest development and knowledge about policies that work to eliminate absolute poverty.

U.S. Strategy in the Asian Century offers vital perspective on the future of power dynamics in the Indo-Pacific, focusing on the critical roles that American allies and partners can play. Blending academic rigor and practical policy experience, Abraham M. Denmark analyzes the future of major-power competition in the region.

The book explores the intricate dynamics between family life, employment, and the welfare system across Denmark, Sweden, Germany, France, and the United Kingdom. It analyzes how varying welfare models—balancing state, market, and civil society—affect these relationships, offering a comparative perspective on social policies and their implications for families in different European contexts.

The third edition offers a comprehensive exploration of the welfare state through a detailed chronology, an insightful introductory essay, and an extensive bibliography. It features over 400 cross-referenced entries that define and explain key concepts and terms related to the welfare state, emphasizing their historical significance and relevance. This resource serves as an essential reference for understanding the evolution and impact of welfare policies.

The evolution of welfare states over the past 150 years showcases significant diversity, shaped by historical events and economic challenges. After a period of robust growth post-World War II, the 1970s oil crisis marked the beginning of a perceived crisis in these systems. Subsequent discussions have centered on the dismantling and retrenchment of welfare states, particularly in the wake of the financial crisis, often framed under the concepts of austerity and reform. This analysis highlights the ongoing debates surrounding the future of welfare policies.

Focusing on the interplay between state, market, and civil society, this book explores central concepts related to societal distribution. It examines how these elements interact and shape the positions of various groups within society, offering insights into the dynamics of power and resource allocation.

Exploring the complexities of inequality across multiple dimensions, this book delves into various forms of disparity, including economic, social, and environmental factors. It presents analytical frameworks and empirical data to understand how these inequalities intersect and impact different populations. The authors emphasize the importance of addressing multidimensional aspects to formulate effective policies and interventions. Through case studies and theoretical discussions, the book aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of inequality in a global context.

At last - a textbook on the public sector for students of social policy, public policy, political science and sociology. This book explains why we have a public sector and what tasks it is expected to perform.

This fully revised and updated edition of Happiness provides an accessible introduction to the concept of happiness and how it can be applied to public policy in order to help citizens achieve the good life.

In a time of increasing inequality, why has there been a recent surge of support for political parties who promote an anti-welfare message? Using a mixed methods approach and newly released data, this book aims to answer this question and to show possible ways forward for welfare states.