About the book
Across the traditional welfare states of Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Canada there has been increasing emphasis on 'activation' by the unemployed as a tool for fighting unemployment. The core idea of activation programmes is the integration and empowerment of jobseekers through active work-related measures rather than passive income support. However, the empirical evidence of the efficacy of activation programmes is far from conclusive and there have been no systematic studies of the effects of activation programmes on the lives of the unemployed people who come into contact with them. This book is based on a detailed ethnographic study of the highly praised Swedish rehabilitation organization Samhall. The result is a key volume for those working and studying within welfare, poverty, disability and special needs.
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Across the traditional welfare states of Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Canada there has been increasing emphasis on 'activation' by the unemployed as a tool for fighting unemployment. The core idea of activation programmes is the integration and empowerment of jobseekers through active work-related measures rather than passive income support. However, the empirical evidence of the efficacy of activation programmes is far from conclusive and there have been no systematic studies of the effects of activation programmes on the lives of the unemployed people who come into contact with them. This book is based on a detailed ethnographic study of the highly praised Swedish rehabilitation organization Samhall. The result is a key volume for those working and studying within welfare, poverty, disability and special needs.
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What is The Disabling State of an Active Society about?
Across the traditional welfare states of Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Canada there has been increasing emphasis on 'activation' by the unemployed as a tool for fighting unemployment. The core idea of activation programmes is the integration and empowerment of jobseekers through active work-related measures rather than passive income support. However, the empirical evidence of the efficacy of activation programmes is far from conclusive and there have been no systematic studies of the effects of activation programmes on the lives of the unemployed people who come into contact with them. This book is based on a detailed ethnographic study of the highly praised Swedish rehabilitation organization Samhall. The result is a key volume for those working and studying within welfare, poverty, disability and special needs.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Disabling State of an Active Society?
Society and Social Sciences > Society and culture: general > Social and ethical issues
Where can I read a sample of The Disabling State of an Active Society?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317035794
Is The Disabling State of an Active Society part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Welfare and Society
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Disabling State of an Active Society?
Mikael Holmqvist
Who is the Publisher of the book The Disabling State of an Active Society?
Taylor and Francis
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Disabling State of an Active Society is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317035794) and pdf(ISBN 9781317035800)