Think-Tanks, Social Democracy and Social Policy
Buch in deiner Nähe kaufen
Beschreibung
An analysis of think-tanks in Britain and Germany and their role in the re-making of the British Labour party and Germany's Social Democrats as 'Third Way' parties. The part that think-tanks played in the creation of the the 'workfare state' in the 1990s and 2000s is also explored in this book.
Autor*in
H. Pautz
Themen in »Think-Tanks, Social Democracy and Social Policy«
democracy Policy social democracy social policy transformation British Politics
Stimmen zu »Think-Tanks, Social Democracy and Social Policy«
'With this insightful and compelling study Hartwig Pautz provides a sophisticated analysis of the contribution think-tanks have made to the politics and policies of Germany and the UK between 1992 and 2005. An illuminating read which will be enjoyed by scholars and practitioners alike.'
- Ruth Wittlinger, Senior Lecturer in the School of Government and International Affairs, University of Durham, UK
'This book provides an incisive analysis of the respective contributions made by British and German think-tanks to the creation of key elements of social policy by the Labour Party and the SPD. Based on extensive empirical research, Dr. Pautz's work makes a significant contribution to our understanding of the British and German polities, and, specifically, enhances our grasp of the role played by think tanks in the policy process.'
- Robert Pyper, Head of School of Social Sciences, University of the West of Scotland, UK
'A worthwhile and enjoyable read for scholars and practitioners who would understand the way we live now.' - Derek Hawes
University of Bristol, Journal of Contemporary European Studies
()