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Anchored in a new theoretical framework that combines the insights of a variety of sociological and political science approaches, this study offers an understanding of the changes in the Mainstream Right’s family policy preferences and their drivers over time and across countries.
This book examines steadily-growing increases in inequality within Western capitalist democracies, examining with care the differences between these democracies rooted in their culture and institutions. It highlights the differences in growth and inequalities between different countries, pointing to the role of endogenous institutions that affect social inequalities as well as the relationship between redistribution and economic growth. The book presents extensive comparative research on institutional factors such as industrial relations, welfare systems, training and innovation policies. Paying attention to diverse types of democracies and to the main features of left-wing parties, the book...
A unique, clever, informative, and incomparable guide to Rome Written by one of Italy's most distinguished journalists, this guidebook-a favorite in Italy and Germany-combines vivid, engaging descriptions and background with great practicality and enormous breadth of knowledge. A book both for people visiting Rome for the first time and for those who find themselves frustrated by the city's sheer complexity, this is an utterly reliable and accessible companion that brings the staggering riches of the Eternal City to vivid life. Comprehensive in scope, but plotted with both precision and panache, it will help any visitor make the most of even the briefest time in Rome. • Ten original walks and diversions uncover the heart of Rome • Fascinating text reveals the city's extraordinary rich tangle of 27 centuries of history and architecture • Full indexes and a biographical dictionary of artists • Hundreds of maps and diagrams make orientation foolproof • Complete visitor information provides practical details about staying and eating Rome
Written by one of Italy's most distinguished journalists, this book is for those who have not yet visited Rome and for those whose efforts to understand the city have been frustrated by its complexity. Rich in accessible information, it is bound to make your visit to Rome more meaningful. The book is arranged into realistically timed, carefully organized themed itineraries, which can be customized according to your own particular needs and length of stay. At the same time, this is one of the most comprehensive guides to Rome available, making it ideal for any traveler looking for their own route around the city. Full indices, including a biographical dictionary of artists, make the information easy to access, and hundreds of maps and photos make orientation foolproof.
Il governo di Mario Draghi sembra la definitiva consacrazione del primato degli esecutivi tecnici su quelli politici. Eppure, non più di tre anni fa le elezioni ci consegnarono la vittoria dei movimenti e dei partiti populisti e anti-sistema. Quel momento è definitivamente tramontato? Ne discutono alcuni fra i massimi politologi italiani.
Two-thirds of UK government spending now goes on the welfare state and where the money is spent – healthcare, education, pensions, benefits – is the centre of political and public debate. Much of that debate is dominated by the myth that the population divides into those who benefit from the welfare state and those who pay into it – 'skivers' and 'strivers', 'them' and 'us'. This ground-breaking book, written by one of the UK’s leading social policy experts, uses extensive research and survey evidence to challenge that view. It shows that our complex and ever-changing lives mean that all of us rely on the welfare state throughout our lifetimes, not just a small ‘welfare-dependent’ minority. Using everyday life stories and engaging graphics, Hills clearly demonstrates how the facts are far removed from the myths. This revised edition contains fully updated data, discusses key policy changes and a new preface reflecting on the changed context after the 2015 election and Brexit vote.