The working poor in Europe
The working poor in Europe employment, poverty and globalization / [electronic resource] :
edited by Hans-Jürgen Andress and Henning Lohmann.
- Cheltenham ; Northampton, Mass. : Edward Elgar Pub., 2008.
- 1 online resource (x, 323 p.) : ill.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
pt. 1. Comparative issues -- pt. 2. Country chapters -- pt. 3. Summary and conclusion.
For a long time in-work poverty was not associated with European welfare states. Recently, the topic has gained relevance as welfare state retrenchment and international competition in globalized economies has put increasing pressures on individuals and families. This book provides explanations as to why in-work poverty is high in certain countries and low in others.
9781848443761 (e-book)
2008932907
Working poor--History.--Europe
Manpower policy--History.--Europe
Electronic books.
HD8376.5 / .W675 2008
331.54094
Includes bibliographical references and index.
pt. 1. Comparative issues -- pt. 2. Country chapters -- pt. 3. Summary and conclusion.
For a long time in-work poverty was not associated with European welfare states. Recently, the topic has gained relevance as welfare state retrenchment and international competition in globalized economies has put increasing pressures on individuals and families. This book provides explanations as to why in-work poverty is high in certain countries and low in others.
9781848443761 (e-book)
2008932907
Working poor--History.--Europe
Manpower policy--History.--Europe
Electronic books.
HD8376.5 / .W675 2008
331.54094