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Implementing Innovative Social Investment: Strategic Lessons from Europe
Contributor(s): O'Leary, Christopher (Contribution by), Vayias, George (Contribution by), Saez-Mas, Aida (Contribution by)
ISBN: 1447347838     ISBN-13: 9781447347835
Publisher: Policy Press
OUR PRICE:   $43.65  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: August 2020
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BISAC Categories:
- Political Science | Public Policy - Social Services & Welfare
- Political Science | Public Policy - Social Policy
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (0.75 lbs) 236 pages
 
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The turn towards a Social Investment approach to welfare implies deploying resources to enhance human capital and mobilise the productive potential of citizens, starting in early childhood.

This edited collection brings regional and local realities to the forefront of social investment debates by showcasing successes, challenges and setbacks of Social Investment policies and services from ten European countries: Italy, UK, Sweden, Finland, Greece, Germany, Poland, the Netherlands, Hungary, and Spain. It provides practical, accessible illustrations of good practice, routes to success, and lessons learned. The book is informed throughout by engagement with service users and local communities, and features many previously unheard voices including front-line workers, local decision makers, volunteers and beneficiaries.


Contributor Bio(s): Csoba, Judit: - Judit Csoba is professor of sociology in the Department of Sociology and Social Policy at the University of Debrecen.Baines, Susan: - Susan Baines is professor of social enterprise at Manchester Metropolitan University.Bassi, Andrea: - Andrea Bassi is associate professor of sociology in the Department of Political and Social Sciences at Bologna University.Sipos, Florian: - Flórián Sipos is an assistant lecturer from the University of Debrecen, affiliated with the Department of Sociology and Social Policy.