From Welfare to Work: Lessons from America: No. 39. (Choice in Welfare S.) - Softcover

Mead, Lawrence M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0255363990 ISBN 13: 9780255363990

Publisher: Civitas:Institute for the Study of Civil Society, 1997

Synopsis

Lawrence Mead advocates the Wisconsin model of workfare under which welfare claimants must take available private-sector jobs on pain of losing benefits. In a specially-written commentary, former Minister for Welfare Reform Frank Field, gives qualified support.

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Review

Lawrence Mead, professor of politics at New York University, sets out the reasons why he thinks Labour's new deal for lone parents is doomed, and a range of commentators ... take potshots at his thesis. -- New Statesman, 21.11.97

The Institute of Economic Affairs and editor Deacon have ... done a considerable service in encouraging Mead to synthesise his work and to invite others critically to examine it. -- Journal of Social Policy, 27.04.98

This linked collection of essays is vital reading for anyone who wants both an overview and an insight into the debate that is central to the new government's reforms of the welfare state. -- Community Care, 01.98

Edition details

• Publisher: Civitas:Institute for the Study of Civil Society
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0255363990
• ISBN 13: 9780255363990
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 180
• Editor: Deacon Alan