A Research Agenda for East Asian Social Policy

Elgar Research Agendas provide a roadmap for future research in East Asian social policy, exploring the driving forces of change and diverse policy responses. The volume identifies converging and diverging developments, questions the sustainability, vulnerability, and equity of current systems, and contributes new empirical knowledge to the field. It is valuable for students, scholars, policymakers, and practitioners.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 14 April 2023
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd

Elgar Research Agendas serve as invaluable guides to the future of research in various fields. These agendas provide esteemed scholars with the opportunity to delve into their subjects in thought-provoking and visionary ways, charting the potential paths forward. While these agendas remain relevant, they also possess a forward-thinking spirit.

Since the dawn of the new millennium, East Asian societies have undergone significant social, economic, political, and technological transformations, elevating policy issues to the forefront. This timely Research Agenda explores the critical juncture at which East Asian social policy finds itself. It conducts a comprehensive analysis of the driving forces shaping contemporary research and diverse policy responses within the region.

The volume provides a comprehensive overview of the socio-economic changes and events that have unfolded over the past two decades. It identifies both converging and diverging trends in social policy developments and reforms across East Asian societies. Chapters delve into the profound influences of globalization, post-industrialization, labor market transformations, demographic shifts, and cultural transformations on social policy in East Asia. By adopting regional, international, and comparative perspectives in social policy analysis, the volume raises important questions about the sustainability, vulnerability, and equity of current East Asian social policy and welfare systems.

Contributing new empirical knowledge to the theorization and practice of social policy in East Asia in the post-crisis landscape, this volume holds immense value for students and scholars of social policy, sociology, and politics. It highlights areas of urgent policy intervention and provides valuable insights to policymakers and practitioners in the field.

In conclusion, Elgar Research Agendas serve as powerful tools for shaping the future of research and policy in diverse fields. They provide scholars with the opportunity to explore their subjects in innovative and visionary ways, contributing to our understanding of the world and guiding us toward more informed and equitable societies.

Weight: 492g
Dimension: 240 x 163 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800376106