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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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Auteur principal: Chan, Chak Kwan
Autres auteurs: Bowpitt, Graham
Format: Électronique eBook
Langue:Inglés
Publié: Bristol, UK : Policy Press, 2005.
Collection:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Sujets:
Social service.
Public welfare.
Dignity.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Human Services.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Public Policy > Social Services & Welfare.
Electronic books.
Accès en ligne:Texto completo
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Résumé: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.
Description matérielle:1 online resource (256 pages): illustrations
ISBN:9781847421425

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