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Sozialpolitik: Konzepte, Theorien und Wirkungen
Date Issued
2008
Date Available
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Abstract
The working paper is an introduction to social policy research and it reviews central concepts, theories and effects of social policy. The concept of social policy (particularly in its German version 'Sozialpolitik') has always been a multifaceted term without a universal definition. Therefore, we discuss a narrow state-centred concept and broaden the conceptual range in sectoral, functional, and territorial dimensions. Furthermore, we critically review the dominant theories of functionalism, power resource, and institutionalism, assessing their contribution to describe and explain the origin, development, national varieties, and recent alterations of social policy. Finally, the social, economic, and political effects of social policy are discussed. The systematic survey of major contributions shows that despite substantial criticism the positive effects prevail.
Type of Material
Working Paper
Publisher
Centre for Social Policy Research (CeS)
Volume
6
Series
Working Papers of the Centre for Social Policy
06/2008
Language
English
Status of Item
Peer reviewed
ISSN
1436-7203
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