Welfare and religion in 21st century europe
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Historically, European churches have played a large part in the provision of welfare. Responsibility, however, has gradually shifted to the state - a shift that forms an integral part of the process of secularization and one that has been readily accepted by European populations. But what happens when the state itself begins to recede - a process that is occurring in most, if not all, European societies for a wide variety of reasons? The implications for welfare are considerable, not least for the role of the churches which begin to resume the responsibilities previously shed but in new and different ways. This book looks at the connections between religion and welfare in Europe, exploring in detail eight European societies - Finland, Norway, Sweden, England, Germany, France, Italy and Greece. The different theological traditions, different church-state relationships and different welfare regimes are all examined. The analysis is based on first hand empirical research which considers not only the changing situation on the ground, but attitudes towards this within a range of different constituencies - the churches, local government and the general public. Particular attention is paid to the significance of gender in both the process of change and in attitudes towards this. Welfare and Religion in 21st Century Europe: Volume 1 represents comparative research at its best and highlights key policy implications for the future. A companion book, Welfare and Religion in 21st Century Europe: Volume 2 explores thematically the changing nature of religion and welfare and the new relationships that are emerging between the religious and the secular, and between church and state in the 21st century.
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Taal: en
Bindwijze: Paperback
Oorspronkelijke releasedatum: 21 januari 2010
Aantal pagina's: 243
Illustraties: Nee
Hoofdauteur: Professor Anders Backstrom
Tweede Auteur: Professor Per Pettersson
Co Auteur: Per Pettersson
Hoofdredacteur: Anders Backstrom
Tweede Redacteur: Grace Davie
Co Redacteur: Per Pettersson
Hoofduitgeverij: Routledge
Extra groot lettertype: Nee
Product breedte: 156 mm
Product lengte: 234 mm
Studieboek: Nee
Verpakking breedte: 159 mm
Verpakking hoogte: 19 mm
Verpakking lengte: 235 mm
Verpakkingsgewicht: 499 g
EAN: 9780754660309
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