Title: Reclaiming individualism : perspectives on public policy /
Authors: Spicker, Paul.
Publisher: Policy Press,
Year: 2013
Subjects: Individualism.; Individualism Social aspects.
Abstract: "'Reclaiming individualism' reviews the scope of individualist approaches to public policy, considering how they shape contemporary policy practices. It argues for a concept of individualism based on rights, human dignity, shared interests, and social protection, providing a thorough analysis and classification of individualism as applied to social and public policy. An important resource for those working or studying in these fields, it is a powerful restatement of some of the key values that led to the establishment of individualism as such a strong social force"--provided by publisher.
Contents: Pt. 1. Individualism -- pt. 2. The moral dimensions of individualism -- pt. 3. Methodological individualism and rational self-interest -- pt. 4. Substantive policy -- pt. 5. Individuals and collective action -- pt. 6. Government and public policy.