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Pro-'workfare' governments justify their policies by claiming 'workfare' helps enhance self-esteem and promote the dignity of unemployed recipients. On the other hand, welfare activists argue that 'workfare' suppresses the dignity of unemployed persons. This book examin...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Chan, Chak Kwan
Other Authors: Bowpitt, Graham
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Bristol, UK : Policy Press, 2005.
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Subjects:
Social service.
Public welfare.
Dignity.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Human Services.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Public Policy > Social Services & Welfare.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary:Pro-'workfare' governments justify their policies by claiming 'workfare' helps enhance self-esteem and promote the dignity of unemployed recipients. On the other hand, welfare activists argue that 'workfare' suppresses the dignity of unemployed persons. This book examines the concept of human dignity in this context and attempts to clarify its meaning.
Physical Description:1 online resource (256 pages): illustrations
ISBN:9781847421425

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