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WelfareExplore the profound concept of welfare with this insightful book, a must have for students of sociology, social policy, and political science. Delve into the complexities of welfare as it intersects with contemporary public policy and transforms in response to societal shifts. This brand new publication, released in 2011 by John Wiley & Sons, presents a comprehensive examination of welfare's relevance today, utilizing a multi disciplinary approach
Explore the profound concept of welfare with this insightful book, a must-have for students of sociology, social policy, and political science. Delve into the complexities of welfare as it intersects with contemporary public policy and transforms in response to societal shifts. This brand new publication, released in 2011 by John Wiley & Sons, presents a comprehensive examination of welfare's relevance today, utilizing a multi-disciplinary approach that enriches your understanding. With 224 pages of engaging content, the book thoughtfully juxtaposes traditional welfare concepts with modern ideas like subjective well-being, capabilities, care, social exclusion, and social capital. This exploration highlights the historical context of the welfare state, particularly its evolution in Europe, while shedding light on how these concepts actively shape individual and collective behaviors in everyday life. Whether you’re a student or an enthusiast of social sciences looking to deepen your knowledge, this book serves as a vital resource. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
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ISBN: 9780745644714
Year: 2011
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 224
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Welfare is an important concept in the social sciences. It is also challenged and contested not only by alternative concepts but also as a political goal in itself. Using a multi-disciplinary approach, this book takes a fresh look at the continuing relevance of welfare in the context of public policy, recent scholarly developments and changes in popular attitudes and behaviour.
The book connects theory and practice. Tracing the concept's background in economics, political science and social policy, the book juxtaposes welfare with newer approaches, such as subjective well-being, capabilities, care, social exclusion and social capital. The links between welfare and political ideas are also elaborated. The welfare state, as it developed historically in Europe and as it is changing in different countries, is given an important place in the analysis. Drawing on a range of empirical work, the book in its final part considers how individuals and groups attain welfare and how this shapes people's decisions and actions in their everyday lives.
Written in a lively style, the book provides students of sociology, social policy and political science with a valuable point of access to a range of debates and thinking in the field of welfare and related concepts.
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Style: Heavy Duty, Style: Heavy Duty
If you’re like me (cheap), shopping for silverware is painful because it is either ridiculously overpriced or affordable yet garbage.
I’m quite pleased to report that this set is very decent quality and is a fantastic value for the price, the pieces all have a little bit of weight to them, so they do not feel cheap in your hand, yet they are not these bloated, Henry the eighth hammers that are uncomfortably heavy. They are well balanced and seem to be durable..
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Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Very good quality.
Style: Heavy Duty
Quality is great. Nice finish. The organizer is a plus. Quality product for the price.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Nice Quality
Style: Heavy Duty
Excellent heavyweight pieces priced right!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Arrived whole
Style: Tree Pattern, Style: Tree Pattern
I noticed several posts where the holder was cracked and damaged. mine arrived fine but it came inside a larger box due to other items arriving with it so not sure it that helped, for future buyers.
We've been remodeling our kitchen for over 1yr and a half. Most of the items I have were passed down when my mother passed. The silverware I had didn't match and it drove me nuts. I finally was at the point I could afford to replace all of it. So tossed it all out when these arrived.
These are nice looking, very strong and feel of good quality. I picked the hammered look and black since the colors in the kitchen are steel, black appliances and the cabinets are a blue with marble counter. We bought marble dishes and wanted something other than steel silverware. Though the black, at a glance looks like plastic silverware due to how shiny they are. But I am happy.
#1 thing that sold me were the steak knives. Serrated knives in set like these are usually just four. The teeth on these are sharp and when I used one on a cold cooked chicken breasts it cut through nicely and shredded it fine without issue.
Most sets are usually just four of everything. I have family members every who come over every so often and we would like to host friends once in a while as well. So we needed more than four which at times is hard to come by.
I also wash my dishes by hand. I haven't used a dishwasher in 22 yrs, so when remodeling I didn't waste money buying one. So far with washing these by hand, I have had no issue. No rust or odd spotting and no coloring chipped. So would likely suggest washing these by hand if others have issues with them in the dishwasher.
For the price, the quality and the quantity, that alone is a steal for me. I didn't care if the holder arrived broken or not. Even if it didn't have the holder I would pay the same and buy this set.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2024
★★★★★ 4
Good value
Style: Heavy Duty
Nice set. The storage tray is too small for 18” drawers and too big for 15” drawers. Could be trimmed to fit the 15” drawer without impacting functionality. Has steak knives and butter knives but the butter knives will cut any steak I’ve ever had. Salad forks seem small to me but none of my guests commented on it.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2025
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