Social Reformism 2.0 Work, Welfare and Progressive Politics in the 21st Century
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Maurizio Ferrera, Department of Social and Political Sciences, University of Milan, Italy, Joan Miró, Department of Political and Social Sciences, Pompeu Fabra University, Barcelona, Spain and Stefano Ronchi, Department of Social and Political Sciences, University of Milan, Italy<i>‘To tackle today’s challenges in the context of globalization, the authors argue the role of the European Union should be even more centre-stage, not just technocratically, but also politically, to more actively develop an “Eco-Social Union”, complementing the core functions of democracies and welfare states. This elegantly composed book is strongly recommended for scholars, students and policymakers.’</i>
- Caroline de la Porte, Copenhagen Business School, Denmark,
<i>‘This unique volume not only provides an insightful account of the deep social transformations and policy dilemmas in today’s post-industrial economies, it also does what other books don’t: it proposes an intellectual framework and reform proposals for bringing progressive policy making forward. A very welcome contribution in challenging times.’</i>
- Amandine Crespy, Université libre de Bruxelles, Belgium,
Social Reformism 2.0 provides a diagnosis of the critical issues facing the welfare state, namely the transition to post-industrialisation, globalisation and European integration, and the fourth technological revolution. Situating the European social model within a multi-crisis context, this book surveys the current reform trends in social policy, addressing decades of global development, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the climate emergency, before proposing a number of strategic policy reforms. It ultimately champions a transition towards a greener economy and a realignment of progressive politics, highlighting the central role Europe plays in coordinating and stimulating change.
Offering a highly detailed yet accessible critique, this socially pertinent study will strongly appeal to students and academics with an interest in political science, European studies, sociology, social and public policy analysis and welfare state research. It will also highly benefit policymakers, bureaucrats, practitioners and stakeholders involved in social governance processes at a national and European level.