Enabling Social Europe

by Bernd von Maydell, K. Borchardt, K. -D Henke, et al.

Book Overview

'Enabling Social Europe' examines how the paradigm of the 'enabling welfare state' might offer a new perspective for European social policy in the decades to come. The 'enabling' concept is perceived as going beyond that of mere 'activation', thus also embracing policies aimed at increasing personal autonomy, individual responsibility and social inclusion by endowing individuals with the resources and capabilities needed to manage and balance their...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3642067476
• ISBN13: 9783642067471
• Release Date: November 2010
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"