Conceptualisation of Globalisation and
Social Policy(40) In the second half of 1987, the Belgian presidency develops the idea of
social policy on the "plinth" concept of social rights (socle social).
As it is unrealistic for any
social policy to expect to achieve complete peace, we always need to keep the temple doors open.
In this article we look at the limits of
social policy integration, levels of action achieved so far, and areas where we believe the EU could bring added value in terms of European welfarism.
Investment in human resources and human development is a key component of an integrated
social policy that pays dividends in both economic prosperity and social well-being.
He also includes a lengthy bibliography which students and others unfamiliar with writing about
social policy in Canada and elsewhere may consult as a guide for further reading, and provides clear outlines of debates--for instance, that surrounding the purpose of workers' compensation legislation, the development of universal health insurance, issues of government housing policy--in which he periodically involves himself (see, 83, 169-89, and 221-43 respectively).
Although welfare to work has been widely claimed as a highly successful
social policy innovation, most former welfare recipients have joined the ranks of working poor and the belief that they are well on the way to self-sufficiency and success has been challenged.
July 23-25: Conference:
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Comparative historical analysis as undertaken by these social scientists addresses historical transformations that change the human condition--revolutions, democracy and authoritarianism, the invention of
social policy or social welfare.
This is a crucial issue, as Zuberi stresses the role of broad
social policy structures affecting the lives of hotel workers and their families in each country.