Age in the welfare state : the origins of social spending on pensioners, workers, and children /

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Examining the different approaches in state spending on pensions and benefits in various countries, this text also addresses the political consequences of these decisions.

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Lynch, Julia, 1970-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2006.
Series:Cambridge studies in comparative politics.
Subjects:
Public welfare > Cross-cultural studies.
Age groups > Government policy > Cross-cultural studies.
Age discrimination > Cross-cultural studies.
Patronage, Political > Cross-cultural studies.
Aide sociale > Études transculturelles.
Groupes d'âge > Politique gouvernementale > Études transculturelles.
Discrimination selon l'âge > Études transculturelles.
Favoritisme > Études transculturelles.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Public Policy > Social Services & Welfare.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Public Policy > Social Security.
Age discrimination
Patronage, Political
Public welfare
Cross-cultural studies
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Cover; Half-title; Series-title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Tables and Figures; Abbreviations; Acknowledgments; 1 Introduction; 2 Measuring the Age of Welfare; 3 Age and the Welfare State; 4 Family Allowances; 5 Benefits for the Unemployed; 6 Old-Age Pensions; 7 Conclusion; References; Index.

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