Government Paternalism : Nanny State or Helpful Friend? /

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Should governments save people from themselves? Do governments have the right to influence citizens' behavior related to smoking tobacco, eating too much, not saving enough, drinking alcohol, or taking marijuana--or does this create a nanny state, leading to infantilization, demotivation, and b...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Le Grand, Julian (Author), New, Bill (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Princeton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, [2015]
Edition:Core Textbook.
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Subjects:
Mill, John Stuart, > 1806-1873.
Social policy.
Public welfare.
Paternalism.
Social Science > Human Services.
Political Science > Public Policy > Social Services & Welfare.
Philosophy > Political.
public policy.
welfare services.
Politique sociale.
Aide sociale.
Paternalisme.
Public Policy
Electronic books.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Frontmatter
  • Contents
  • Preface
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. What Is Paternalism?
  • 3. Types of Paternalism
  • 4. Paternalism in Practice
  • 5. Paternalism and Well-Being
  • 6. The Nanny State: The Challenge from Autonomy
  • 7. Libertarian Paternalism
  • 8. Paternalism and Policy
  • 9. The Politics of Paternalism
  • 10. Nanny State or Helpful Friend?
  • Bibliography
  • Index.

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