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Title Power resources theory and the welfare state : a critical approach : essays collected in honour of Walter Korpi / edited by Julia S. O'Connor and Gregg M. Olsen.

Publication Info. Toronto, Ont. : University of Toronto Press, [1998]
©1998

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Description 1 online resource (xvi, 368 pages)
Physical Medium polychrome
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Bibliography Includes bibliographical references.
Summary This collection of essays looks at power resources theory (PRT), a ground-breaking approach to political theory that builds upon the existing strengths of Marxist theorizing while addressing its weaknesses. Rather than simply asserting that all social policies in all capitalist societies exist to maintain capitalism and serve the long-term interests of the capitalist class, PRT examines the nature and impact of social policies and the level and types of social inequality in a variety of advanced capitalist nations. The editors have compiled essays that examine the PRT approach, as well as essays that offer critical analysis of PRT. As existing summations of state theory literature largely omit PRT, this anthology is essential reading for anyone interested in social policy and radical approaches to social welfare.
Contents Iceberg of Power below the Surface: A Preface to Power Resources Theory / Walter Korpi -- Introduction Understanding the Welfare State: Power Resources Theory and Its Critics / Gregg M. Olsen and Julia S. O'Connor -- pt. I. Power Resources Perspective: Labour Strength and Welfare Regimes. 1. Power Resources Approach vs Action and Conflict: On Causal and Intentional Explanations in the Study of Power / Walter Korpi. 2. Development of Family Policy: A Comparison of Family Benefits and Tax Reductions for Families in Eighteen OECD Countries / Irene Wennemo. 3. Political Parties and Public Pensions: A Quantitative Analysis / Evelyne Huber and John D. Stephens. 4. Three Political Economies of the Welfare State / Gosta Esping-Andersen.
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Subject Korpi, Walter.
Korpi, Walter.
Welfare state -- Philosophy.
Welfare state -- Philosophy.
Welfare state.
Power (Social sciences)
Power (Social sciences)
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Festschriften.
Festschriften.
Added Author Korpi, Walter.
O'Connor, Julia S. (Julia Sila), 1947-
Olsen, Gregg M. (Gregg Matthew), 1956-
Other Form: Print version: Power resources theory and the welfare state. Toronto, Ont. : University of Toronto Press, ©1998 (DLC) 98205029 (OCoLC)38430736
ISBN 9781442678675 (electronic book)
1442678674 (electronic book)
0802008097 (bound)
0802071716 (paperback)
9780802071712
9780802008091 (bound)