Ideal Types in Comparative Social Policy

This book provides a theoretical understanding of ideal types and applies them to social policy arenas, offering new frameworks and developments in ideal-typical welfare regime theory. It is of interest to scholars and students in social policy, sociology, and related fields.

Format: Hardback
Length: 278 pages
Publication date: 07 December 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the realm of ideal types, offering readers a theoretical grasp of these concepts and their practical application across various social policy domains. In the context of Max Weber's writings, the book pioneers the exploration of ideal types, providing a theoretical framework that aids in understanding their significance. Moreover, it extends the development of ideal types to a diverse range of social policy arenas, showcasing their relevance and significance in contemporary society.

The 21st century has witnessed a remarkable shift in welfare regime analysis, with two distinct strands emerging: real-typical welfare regime analyses and ideal-typical welfare regime analysis. The latter, in particular, has gained prominence, focusing on the formation, development, and application of ideal types in general comparative social policy. This book is a groundbreaking endeavor, designed to provide new theoretical and practical frameworks, as well as an updated and in-depth exploration of ideal-typical welfare regime theory.

By employing Webers method of setting up and contrasting 'ideal types, this book demonstrates the versatility of his approach in a wide array of policy domains. These include welfare state system comparison, comparative social and economic development, health policy, mental health policy, health care system analysis, gender policy, employment policy, education policy, and many more. The book appeals to a broad spectrum of scholars and students engaged in the fields of social policy, encompassing health policy, public policy, political economy, sociology, social work, gender studies, social anthropology, and numerous other disciplines.

Through its comprehensive and insightful approach, this book offers valuable insights into the complexities of social policy and provides a valuable resource for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners alike. It serves as a testament to the enduring relevance of Max Weber's ideas and their potential to shape our understanding of social phenomena and policy outcomes.

Weight: 582g
Dimension: 160 x 242 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367279769