The welfare state in transition : the theory and practice of welfare pluralism / Norman Johnson.

By: Johnson, Norman, 1936-.

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BookPublisher: Brighton : Wheatsheaf, 1987Description: [224] p. ; 22 cm. + hbk.ISBN: 0745001572; 0745002382.Subject(s): Welfare state

DDC classification: 361.65

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode	Item holds
General Lending	MTU Bishopstown Library Store Item	361.65 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		00028353

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Critics of centralized public welfare point to administrative ineptitude and economic problems and urge a pluralistic approach. As Johnson relates, major responsibility for administration would reside with voluntary agencies, commercial markets, and informal networks, with central government retaining fiscal and oversight functions. Arguing that this arrangement would weaken public responsibility and create greater economic inequality, Johnson urges retention of the present arrangement with flaws eliminated. The book is weakened by flabby writing and excess detail. For comprehensive collections. Harry Frumerman formerly with Hunter Coll., CUNY (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.