Social Development and Public Policy
Subtitle: A Study of Some Successful Experiences
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Published: February 12, 2000
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 396
ISBN-13: 9780312225841
Subjects: Development Studies (Social Sciences); Social Science; Politics / Current Events; Sociology; Public Policy - General; Public Policy - Social Services & Welfare; Social Science / General; Economic Conditions; General; Case studies; Developing countries; Social Policy; Social indicators; Social planning
Description: "This book shows, through in-depth case-studies, how some relatively low-income countries (and a state within a federation) have made enormous strides in overcoming acute social problems such as adult illiteracy, lack of schooling, high child mortality, rapid population growth, mass poverty and gender inequalities.".

"With contributions from outstanding scholars, the book analyses the experiences with social development and public policy of Chile, China, Costa Rica, Cuba, Kerala, Sri Lanka and Vietnam. Its distinguishing feature is an attempt to use a common and integrated framework comprising historical, cultural and political economy dimensions. The overview chapter draws lessons from their experiences and evaluates their relevance for other countries interested in emulating their achievements."--BOOK JACKET.