Comparing social policies: Exploring new perspectives in Britain and Japan

Comparing social policies: Exploring new perspectives in Britain and Japan
ISBN-10
1847425658
ISBN-13
9781847425652
Category
Political Science
Pages
272
Language
English
Published
2003-02-26
Publisher
Policy Press
Authors
Izuhara, Misa

Description

At the beginning of the twenty-first century, both Britain and Japan are facing similar issues caused by globalisation, slower economic growth, and a rapidly ageing population. Social policy in the two societies, which has developed differently due to the differences in their national resources, socio-economic systems, cultural values and political agendas, is at an interesting turning point. Comparing social policies: examines topical issues with up-to-date information; compares and contrasts selected policy areas between the two societies; presents original material written by leading scholars in each country. This original book will be of great interest to academics and students, as well as policy makers and practitioners internationally, who are interested in various fields of social policy in Britain and Japan.

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