Causal Mechanisms in the Global Development of Social Policies

This edited volume introduces the concept of causal mechanisms to explain the global dynamics of social policy, offering advantages over established approaches. It explores social policy developments in different Asian, African, European, and Latin American countries and provides a structured compilation of causal mechanisms. It is relevant for social policy scholars and scholars interested in strengthening explanation in the social sciences.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 457 pages
Publication date: 29 May 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This open-access edited volume presents a novel concept of causal mechanisms to explore innovative approaches to understanding the global dynamics of social policy. It demonstrates that a mechanism-based approach offers several advantages over conventional methods in studying social policy.

The introductory chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the mechanism-based approach, highlighting its distinctive features of modularization and a strong emphasis on actors. Subsequently, the book comprises twelve chapters that examine social policy developments in various Asian, African, European, and Latin American countries.

Based on the findings presented in these chapters, the concluding chapter offers a structured compilation of causal mechanisms and proposes how a mechanism-based approach can enhance research on the global development of social policies, particularly in a comparative context.

This edited volume holds significant relevance for social policy scholars from diverse disciplines, as well as for scholars seeking to strengthen explanation in the social sciences.

Weight: 618g
Dimension: 147 x 211 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030910907
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022