{"product_id":"9780745663685","title":"The Welfare State Reader","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Welfare State Reader\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChristopher Pierson | Francis G. Castles | Ingela K. Naumann\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003ePolitical Science \/ Public Policy \/ Social Policy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eThe Welfare State Reader\u003c\/i\u003e has established itself as a vital source of outstanding original research since its original appearance in 2000. In the third edition, Pierson, Castles and Naumann have comprehensively overhauled the content, bringing it wholly up to date with contemporary discussions about this most crucial area of social and political life. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book includes seventeen new selections, all reflecting the latest thinking and research in welfare state studies. These readings are organized around contemporary debates, such as the current trajectories of, constraints on and challenges to contemporary welfare regimes, as well as evolving ideas and emergent forms that constitute the future of welfare. In particular, new readings focus on issues such as ageing populations and low fertility, climate change and global financial uncertainty, and nascent 'politics of happiness'. As in previous editions, the volume begins with a collection of readings that provide a grounding in core approaches to welfare, and each section is set in context by a new editorial introduction. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAs well as bringing together classic debates, \u003ci\u003eThe Welfare State Reader\u003c\/i\u003e represents an invaluable guide to what is happening at the cutting edge of welfare research, giving the reader an unrivalled overview of debates surrounding the welfare state.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e Christopher Pierson is professor of politics at the University of Nottingham, UK, and lead editor of the \u003ci\u003eBritish Journal of Politics and International Relations\u003c\/i\u003e. He is author of \u003ci\u003eBeyond the Welfare State?\u003c\/i\u003e 3rd edition (Polity, 2006).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrancis G. Castles is professor emeritus of social and public policy at the University of Edinburgh, UK.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIngela K. Naumann is lecturer in social policy at the University of Edinburgh, UK.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 November 2013\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolity Press\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780745663685\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e504\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Polity Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44384612843660,"sku":"9780745663685","price":84.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780745663685.jpg?v=1780170013","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9780745663685","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}