Modern Welfare States: Scandinavian Politics and Policy in the Global Agelsecond Edition - Hardcover

by Eric S. Einhorn (Author), John Logue (Author)

Einhorn and Logue analyze the political, economic, and social challenges facing five small, affluent, and advanced industrial democracies in Scandinavia: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. Updated and expanded from its successful predecessor, this edition emphasizes how global and European developments have affected democratic policymaking in areas such as:
- Social welfare policy
- Employment policy
- Labor relations
- Economic policy
- Social change

A comprehensive yet accessible survey of political history, governmental institutions, policymaking, political parties, interest groups, political culture, and foreign relations is also included. The comparative and interdisciplinary focus makes this a stimulating source of ideas for anyone interested in democracy and social justice in the global era.

Author Biography

ERIC S. EINHORN is Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

JOHN LOGUE is Professor of Political Science at Kent State University.