The Italian Welfare State in a European Perspective: A Comparative Analysis

There is a need to understand the Italian welfare state, but as yet it has received little academic research attention. The Italian Welfare State in a European Perspective is the first book to explore the evolution of Italy's welfare state in the decades since the 'Trente Glorieuses' (1945-75).

It offers a rare overview and analysis of the Italian situation based on an in-depth study of the main social policy fields (including education, higher education and taxation policies), a detailed analysis of the connection between policies and their outputs/outcomes and a comparative perspective framing the Italian case within the European context.

This is the first English-language book to take a comparative look at the Italian welfare state as a whole since the 2008 economic crisis, It will be a valuable resource for academics and researchers, as well as students.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1447316886
• ISBN13: 9781447316886
• Release Date: June 2015
• Publisher: Policy Press
• Length: 388 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.2" x 9.3"