POL 342 - The Welfare State in Comparative Perspective

Formerly (441)One from: POL 190, SOC 100, ANT 100, HIS 113, 211, 221, WGS 200; or consent of instructor(3)

Historical and contemporary social policy in the U.S. And Europe. Historical development of welfare states, different types of welfare regimes across countries; relations between gender, race and social policy; possible futures for social provision. Specific attention to areas such as unemployment and training policy; family policy; health care policy; old age pensions.Also Listed as PUB 342