Historical Dictionary of the Welfare State
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Historical Dictionary of the Welfare State

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Historical Dictionary of the Welfare State

About this book

Definitions of the welfare state often focus on how and why a state intervenes in the economy and welfare of the individual citizen. A welfare state does not, however, have to mean state intervention; it may merely reflect the state's restrictions and the demands of the labor market, families, and the rest of civil society. This book covers the history of the welfare state from Chancellor Otto von Bismarck's reforms in Germany starting in 1883 to the present day.

This third edition of Historical Dictionary of the Welfare State covers the history through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 400 hundred cross-referenced entries that focus on the definitions and concepts that are the most relevant, long lasting, and important concepts. It provides insights from major areas in social science, including sociology, economics, political science, and social work. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the welfare state.

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Table of contents

  1. Contents
  2. Editor’s Foreword
  3. Reader’s Note
  4. Preface
  5. Acronyms and Abbreviations
  6. Chronology
  7. Introduction
  8. A
  9. B
  10. C
  11. D
  12. E
  13. F
  14. G
  15. H
  16. I
  17. J
  18. K
  19. L
  20. M
  21. N
  22. O
  23. P
  24. Q
  25. R
  26. S
  27. T
  28. U
  29. V
  30. W
  31. Appendix A: GDP per Head, U.S. Dollars, Constant Prices, Constant PPPs
  32. Appendix B: Government Spending as Percentage of GDP
  33. Appendix C: Government Debt as Percentage of GDP
  34. Appendix D: Tax Revenue as Percentage of GDP in Selected Years
  35. Appendix E: Employment Rate in Percentage of Total Population
  36. Appendix F: Rate of Unemployment as Percentage of Civilian Labor Force
  37. Appendix G: Indicators of Well-Being
  38. Appendix H: Gini Coefficient on Disposable Income, Post-Taxes, and Transfers in Selected Years
  39. Appendix I: Public Sector Spending on Social Protection as Percentage of GDP
  40. Appendix J: Public Expenditure as a Percentage of GDP on Labour Market Policy in 2010
  41. Appendix K: Spending on Health Care as Percentage of GDP
  42. Bibliography
  43. About the Author