For two decades economic and social policy in most of the world has been guided by the notion that economies function best when they are fully exposed to competitive market forces. In labour market policy, this approach is reflected in the widespread emphasis on flexibility - a euphemism for the retrenchment of income support and social security, the relaxation of labour market regulations, and the enhanced power of private actors to determine the terms of the employment relationship. These strategies have had marked effects on labour market outcomes, leading to greater vulnerability and...
For two decades economic and social policy in most of the world has been guided by the notion that economies function best when they are fully exposed...
A History for the Future will be of interest to all those who reflect on the relationship between memory, giving meaning to the past, writing history, and a society's common aspirations. The original French edition, Passer a l'avenir, won Quebec's Prix Spirale for the best non-fiction book of 2000."
A History for the Future will be of interest to all those who reflect on the relationship between memory, giving meaning to the past, writing history,...