Despite its broad usage, universalism as a concept is not always clearly defined. In this
article, a multidimensional definition of universalism in social policy is developed, based on …

While the first half of the 20th century was characterized by total war, the second half
witnessed, at least in the Western world, a massive expansion of the modern welfare state. A …

Purpose The penetration of technology and the strengthening of evidence-based policies
have paved the way for the automated delivery of social services. This study aims to discuss …

In the history of social policy in advanced industrial societies, the 1942 Beveridge Report
stands as one of the most influential government‐sponsored reports ever published. In this …

The past 20 years have witnessed a shift to work-based welfare conditionality within the
advanced welfare states, as access to social benefits are increasingly predicated on …

This is a new edition of one of the most widely used texts on the history of social policy in
Britain. Covering the period from the end of the Second World War to the present day …

Exploring why food aid exists and the deeper causes of food poverty, this book addresses
neglected dimensions of traditional food aid and food poverty debates. It argues that the …

This paper revisits the famous Beveridge Report of 1942 with the object of re-evaluating its
contents. It argues that, on several counts, the reputation of the text as a blueprint for a …

Originally published in 2005. The primary focus of this work is the relationship between
family, work and the welfare system. Focusing on Denmark, Sweden, Germany, France and …

Prior to the onset of the recent financial crisis, global trends of social security in
industrialised societies were indicating a progressive disengagement of the State, in favour …