The Korean welfare state : social investment in an aging society /

The birth & remarkable expansion of Korean social welfare policy over the last several decades has taken place amidst the socio-economic burdens of a rapidly aging society. This book surveys these developments through the analytic lens of the Social Investment State, under which contemporary pol...

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Hauptverfasser:
Chung, Kyungbae, Gilbert, Neil
Weitere Verfasser:
Chung, Kyungbae (HerausgeberIn), Gilbert, Neil (HerausgeberIn)
Format:
Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:
Englisch
Veröffentlicht:
New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2023.
Zusammenfassung:
The birth & remarkable expansion of Korean social welfare policy over the last several decades has taken place amidst the socio-economic burdens of a rapidly aging society. This book surveys these developments through the analytic lens of the Social Investment State, under which contemporary policies have altered the essential character of the 20th century welfare states, which had provided a counterforce to capitalism. In contrast, the Social Investment State is seen as backing policies designed to advance capitalism by promoting labour force participation, the growth of human capital, individual responsibility & economic development. In examining the modern context & development of the Korean welfare state, this book is divided into three sections that focus on the socio-political evolution, the core policies of the Korean welfare state, & the contemporary policy challenges of Korea's aging society.
Umfang:
1 online resource (viii, 230 pages) : illustrations.
Anmerkungen:
Also issued in print: 2023.
Zielpublikum:
Specialized.
Bibliografie:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
0-19-764495-3
0-19-764493-7
Schlagworte:
Public welfare > Korea (South)
Welfare state > Korea (South).
Society.
Social services & welfare, criminology.
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