International Impacts on Social Policy: Short Histories in Global Perspective

This open-access book explores how social policy dynamics have been shaped by inter- and trans-national interdependencies and domestic factors across different parts of the world at different times. It consists of 39 short essays that highlight specific types of interdependence, such as trade relations, economic crises, violence, international organizations, and cross-border communication and migration. The book is of interest to academics and postgraduate students in social policy, global history, and welfare state research.

Format: Hardback
Length: 542 pages
Publication date: 01 March 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This open-access book comprises 39 concise essays that showcase how interactions between inter- and trans-national interdependencies, as well as domestic factors, have shaped the dynamics of social policy in diverse regions across the globe at different historical junctures. Each chapter focuses on a specific type of interdependence that has been identified as crucial in providing a nuanced understanding of specific social policy developments at specific points in time. The volume is organized into four parts, each dedicated to examining a particular type of cross-border interrelation. The four parts delve into the impact of trade relations and economic crises, violence, international organizations, and cross-border communication and migration on social policy.

This book will appeal to scholars and postgraduate students engaged in the fields of social policy, global history, and welfare state research from a wide range of disciplines, including sociology, political science, history, law, and economics. By exploring these interconnections, the book offers valuable insights into the complex and multifaceted processes that have shaped social policy outcomes worldwide.

Weight: 868g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030866440
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022