Welfare State Reform in Southern Europe

Name: Welfare State Reform in Southern Europe
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Welfare State Reform in Southern EuropeFighting Poverty and Social Exclusion in Greece, Italy, Spain and Portugal\nAuthor(s): Maurizio Ferrera\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780415324090, 978-0415324090\nSynopsis\nThis new study deliversa detailed analysis of the efforts being made to reduce poverty and social exclusion in Portugal, Spain, Italy and Greece. After an initial discussion of the 'southern model' of the welfare state, the situation of each country is clearly illustrated. This book also discusses how the experience of southern Europe might bear upon the situation of the East European accession countries. This is excellent reading for those interested in social change acrossEurope and beyond.