Modern Welfare States

Einhorn and Logue analyze the political economic and social challenges facing five small affluent and advanced industrial democracies in Scandinavia: Denmark Finland Iceland Norway and Sweden. Updated and expanded from its successful predecessor this edition emphasizes how global and European developments have affected democratic policymaking in areas such as: Social welfare policy Employment policy Labor relations Economic policy Social changeA comprehensive yet accessible survey of political history governmental institutions policymaking political parties interest groups political culture and foreign relations is also included. The comparative and interdisciplinary focus makes this a stimulating source of ideas for anyone interested in democracy and social justice in the global era.