Double Standard: Social Policy in Europe and the United States

Double Standard explores how and why different models of social and welfare policy developed in the United States and Europe, examining common social problems such as poverty, inequality, unemployment, and more. Revised and updated throughout, the fourth edition discusses current political climates, updates health care debates, and much more.

Author: James W. Russell
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Published: 12/08/2017
Pages: 226
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.74lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.52d
ISBN13: 9781538103340
ISBN10: 1538103346
BISAC Categories:
- Political Science | Public Policy | Social Policy
- Political Science | Public Policy | Economic Policy
- Political Science | Public Policy | Social Security

About the Author
James W. Russell is adjunct professor of political science at Portland State University, Hatfield School of Government. He previously served as University Professor of Sociology at Eastern Connecticut State University and is author of eight books, including Social Insecurity: 401(k)s and the Retirement Crisis. He is a regular blogger at the Huffington Post.