States and Welfare States: Government for the People

by Paul Spicker

Most governments in the world - including many that are autocratic or authoritarian - have taken responsibility for social policy and elected to develop services in health, education and social security. This book explores the role of government and the state in the contemporary world and, considering a range of theories and evidence, discusses views about government responsibility for social welfare services.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1447367367
• ISBN13: 9781447367369
• Release Date: December 2022
• Publisher: Policy Press
• Length: 164 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.3" x 9.3"