Buch, Englisch, Band 41, 560 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 948 g
Buch, Englisch, Band 41, 560 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 948 g
Reihe: Studies in Employment and Social Policy Series
ISBN: 978-90-411-3728-9
Verlag: Wolters Kluwer
The innovations in social security reacting to these issues are dealt with by detailed case studies and analyzing chapters. Twenty-four renowned specialists from all relevant regions of the world have contributed to this book. They do not only give up-to-date overviews on national social security systems and a discussion of the standards, but also analyze and compare all important recent developments in social security world-wide.
The areas addressed include the following:
- global standards, and standards in Europe, Latin America and Southern Africa
- poverty reduction programmes
- social protection and HIV/AIDS
- coverage of long-term care
- social protection for persons working in informal employment
- protection of migrants
- privatization and activation
Assuming that there is still a need to lay down standards at a supra-state level, this book critically discusses the pros and cons of standards for each of the selected contingencies and clearly shows the differences between developed and developing countries and the continents. In ist description of issues affecting the lives of large parts of the world’s population, and in the analyses it offers for further action on the part of international organizations, non-governmental organizations, and the various states, it contributes greatly to the design of international standards in the near future. As such, it will be welcomed by interested policymakers, agency and NGO officials, and academics worldwide.