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Gleichwertige Lebensverhältnisse in Deutschland? = Lokale Sichtweisen auf ei…
Gleichwertige Lebensverhältnisse zu gewährleisten, ist in Deutschland ein rechtlich verankertes Ziel. Dieses Open-Access-Buch analysiert, welche Aspekte Menschen wichtig sind, wenn es um ein gutes Leben geht, mit welchen Orten oder Regionen sie ihre Lebensverhältnisse vergleichen und was ihnen politisch sinnvoll erscheint, um etwas für gleichwertige Lebensverhältnisse zu tun. Zugleich erku…
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- 9783658466022
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- XII, 391 hlm; ill., lamp.,
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The Theory of Chinese Modernization
This open access book explores China's unique path to modernization, highlighting its journey from ancient civilization to modern society. It examines China's efforts from the mid-19th century's internal and external struggles to its contemporary economic achievements. The book covers historical, social, and economic aspects, emphasizing the balance between autonomous development and global int…
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- 9789819780662
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- XXV, 481 hlm; ill., lamp.,
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Causal Mechanisms in the Global Development of Social Policies
This open access edited volume introduces the concept of causal mechanisms to explore new ways of explaining the global dynamics of social policy, and shows that a mechanism-based approach provides several advantages over established approaches for studying social policy The introductory chapter outlines the mechanism-based approach, which stands out by modularisation and a clear focus on acto…
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- 9783030910884
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- XIX, 457ill; lamp
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Social Protection in Latin America = Causality, Stratification and Outcomes
This book offers a comprehensive analysis of social protection in Latin America, its origins, institutions, and outcomes. The chapters are organised in three groups. The earlier chapters discuss in turn appropriate methods, an analytical framework, and core institutions. The book advocates a causal inference approach to the study of the institutions that have dominated social protection in t…
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- 9783031497957
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- XIX, 293 ill; lamp
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Stakeholder Relationships And Sustainability = The Case Of Health Aid To The …
This open-access book analyses how stakeholder relationships impact the sustainability of health aid. It does this by providing an overarching analytical framework, which allows for a systematic analysis of sustainability, relationships, and a possible causal link between these phenomena. The book goes beyond universal paradigms and detailed single-case studies by offering a thorough analysis o…
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- 9783031319907
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- XXV, 381 ill; lamp
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International Organizations in Global Social Governance
International Organizations (IOs) are important actors within global social governance. They provide forums for exchange, contention and cooperation about social policies. Our knowledge about the involvement of IOs varies significantly by policy fields, and we know comparatively little about the specific roles of IOs in social policies. This volume enhances and systematizes our understanding…
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- 9783030654399
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- XXVII, 353 ill; lamp
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Networks and Geographies of Global Social Policy Diffusion = Culture, Economy…
This open access book analyses the global diffusion of social policy as a process driven by multiplex ties between countries in global social networks. The contributions analyze links between countries via global trade, colonial history, similarity in culture, and spatial proximity. Networks are viewed as the structural backbone of the diffusion process, and diffusion is anlaysed via several su…
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- 9783030834036
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- XVI, 272 ill; lamp
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Extended Working Life Policies = International Gender and Health Perspectives
This open access book addresses the current debate on extended working life policy by considering the influence of gender and health on the experiences of older workers. Bringing together an international team of scholars, it tackles issues as gender, health status and job/ occupational characteristics that structure the capacity and outcomes associated with working longer. The volume starts wi…
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- 9783030409852
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- XXIV, 515 hlm; ill., lamp.,
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Civil Society Elites in the Italian Third Sector : A Comparative Perspective
This open access book unveils the hidden elite of Italy's third sector, offering a rare glimpse into the lives and minds of civil society's most influential leaders. Bridging elite and civil society studies, it presents pioneering research on these powerful yet understudied figures. Through in-depth analysis, the chapters reveal surprising insights about the elite's composition, attitudes, care…
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- 9783031714443
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- XI, 152 hlm; ill., lamp.,
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The Impact of Covid-19 on the Institutional Fabric of Higher Education: Old P…
This open access book assesses how the Covid-19 pandemic caught higher education systems throughout the world by surprise. It maps out the responses of higher education institutions to the challenges and strategic opportunities brought about by the pandemic, and examines the effects such responses may have. Bringing together scholars and case studies from Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas, …
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- 9783031263934
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