Social Services in the Welfare State: A Comparison of Great Britain, France, and Germany

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The project studies the historical development and present structure of social services in France, England and Germany with a focus on the major reforms since the 1970s and their consequences for the relationships between the state, voluntary welfare organizations and local communities. Main dimensions for international comparison are the degree of centralization and decentralization, the role of the third sector and the institutional structure of the welfare state.

 

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