Ideal Types in Comparative Social Policy
Theoretical and Practical Applications in Social Policy
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:1st Aug '22
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Exploring the concept of ideal types, Ideal Types in Comparative Social Policy provides a theoretical framework for analyzing various social policies.
This book offers an insightful exploration into the concept of ideal types as articulated by Max Weber. It begins by providing a theoretical framework for understanding ideal types, which serve as essential tools for analyzing social phenomena. By applying this framework to various social policy areas, the book elucidates how ideal types can enhance our comprehension of complex social issues.
In the 21st century, welfare regime analysis has evolved, revealing two primary approaches: real-typical and ideal-typical welfare regime analyses. The latter emphasizes the creation, evolution, and practical application of ideal types in comparative social policy. Ideal Types in Comparative Social Policy not only presents new theoretical and practical frameworks but also offers updated insights into ideal-typical welfare regime theory, demonstrating the relevance of Weber’s methodology across diverse policy contexts.
The implications of this work extend to numerous fields, including welfare state comparisons, health and mental health policy, gender policy, and education policy. By bridging theory and practice, the book appeals to a broad audience of scholars and students engaged in social policy research, political economy, sociology, and related disciplines, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the intricate dynamics of social policy analysis.
"Congratulations to Christian Aspalter and his colleagues for producing an interesting and incisive overview of welfare typologies and their role in international social policy. Also known as ideal types or welfare regimes, they facilitate the analysis of social policies around the world. The editor and contributors assess their contribution by tracing their historical evolution, explaining their empirical and theoretical dimensions, reviewing their normative relevance and discussing their role in specialized fields like employment policy, health and long-term care. The book makes a sophisticated contribution to the literature and should be widely consulted by anyone interested in international and comparative welfare today." James Midgley, Dean Emeritus and Professor of the Graduate School, University of California Berkeley, USA.
"Ideal-types have been one of the basic tools of comparative social policy for many years. We use ideal-types because they allow us to reduce the complexity of the social world we want to study. But is this reduction of complexity always justified, when and when not? Are ideal-types sometimes mistaken with reality, and what are they, and how are they being used? This book provides some highly sophisticated and much needed thinking on how we use ideal-types to make sense of welfare state differences. An essential reading for everyone involved in comparative social policy research."Giuliano Bonoli, Professor of Social Policy, University of Lausanne, Switzerland.
ISBN: 9780367644246
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Weight: 435g
278 pages