Nordic Welfare States in the European Context
by Fritzell, Johan; Hvinden, Bjorn; Kautto, Mikko; Kvist, JonPub. Date: 2001-02-15
Publisher(s): Taylor & Francis
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Summary
The comparable and empirical data used in this study make it a unique contribution to understanding current trends in the development of European social policy.
Table of Contents
| Preface | p. xv |
| Introduction: How Distinct Are the Nordic Welfare States? | p. 1 |
| Still Different? Income Distribution in the Nordic Countries in a European Comparison | p. 18 |
| Nordic Health Inequalities in the European Context | p. 42 |
| Gender Policies and Gender Equality | p. 66 |
| Gender Equality in Earnings at Work and at Home | p. 98 |
| Changing Family Patterns: a Challenge to Social Security | p. 116 |
| Health and Social Care Systems: How Different is the Nordic Model? | p. 137 |
| Towards Activation? the Changing Relationship Between Social Protection and Employment in Western Europe | p. 168 |
| On Condition of Work: Increasing Work Requirements in Unemployment Compensation Schemes | p. 198 |
| Moving Closer? Diversity and Convergence in Financing of Welfare States | p. 232 |
| Conclusion: Nordic Welfare States in the European Context | p. 262 |
| References | p. 273 |
| Index | p. 299 |
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