Welfare states and public opinion
Subtitle: perceptions of healthcare systems, family policy and benefits for the unemployed and poor in Europe
By: Claus Wendt, Monika Mischke, Michaela Pfeifer
Contributors: Mischke, Monika, 1936-; Pfeifer, Michaela
Publisher: Edward Elgar Pub.
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Cheltenham, UK; Northampton, MA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 200
ISBN-13: 9781848448063
Subjects: Welfare state; Public opinion
Description: "[This book] comprises an informed inquiry into three fields of social policy - health policy, family policy, and unemployment benefits and social assistance. Though the analyses stem from research spanning 15 countries across Europe, the conclusions can be applied to social policy problems in nations worldwide. Combining a detailed analysis of the institutional structure of social policy with the study of public attitudes toward healthcare, family policy, and benefits for the unemployed and poor, this book represents a new stream in public opinion research. The authors demonstrate that the institutional designs of social policies have a great impact on inequalities among social groups, and provide best practices for gaining public support for social policy reform."--Back cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 173-196) and index.