Beschreibung:
In this first analytical monograph on the subject, George Katrougalos and Gabriella Lazaridis examine the social welfare state of the main four Southern European countries, Spain, Italy, Portugal and Greece. They conduct an overall system analysis of the welfare state in Southern Europe which challenges the prevalent Ferrera model. Additionally, they present a detailed outlook of policies adopted in the fields of employment, migration, health, social security, pensions and gender-family issues.
List of Tables List of Figures Glossary Acknowledgements Introduction The Southern Welfare States in the European Context The Carrot and the Stick: Employment, Unemployment and Labour Market Policies Gender Inequalities, Family and Social Welfare: Continuity and Change Social Security: Pensions and Social Minima National Health Systems: An Originality of the South? Migration into Southern Europe: Some Reflections on Policy Implications Concluding Considerations: Are Southerners Becoming More European than Southern? Bibliography Index