Social quality thinking emerged from a critique of one-sided policies by breaking through the limitations previously set by purely economistic paradigms. By tracing its expansion and presenting different aspects of social quality theory, this volume provides an overview of a more nuanced approach, which assesses societal progress and introduces proposals that are relevant for policy making. Crucially, important components emerge with research by scholars from Asia, particularly China, eastern Europe, and other regions beyond western Europe, the theory's place of origin. As this volume...
Social quality thinking emerged from a critique of one-sided policies by breaking through the limitations previously set by purely economistic par...
Developing the before presented methodological framework further, is a self-referential and self-reflexive process. This means that detailing and weighing criteria can only emerge from already applying the historical analysis, by this enabling the author to develop the foundation further theoretical and then more detailed historical analysis.
Developing the before presented methodological framework further, is a self-referential and self-reflexive process. This means that detailing and weig...
The Muslim world is rapidly exploding beyond the traditional lands of the Middle East to Europe and America. They are altering voter considerations, demographics, and some say shielding terrorist cells. This book explores what Europe and America can or will do about this situation.
The Muslim world is rapidly exploding beyond the traditional lands of the Middle East to Europe and America. They are altering voter considerations, d...
There is a debate on the question if professional activities in the field of the social do actually have a genuinely 'own' scientific basis or if their academic standing depends entirely on other disciplines as sociology, economics, administration or law.
There is a debate on the question if professional activities in the field of the social do actually have a genuinely 'own' scientific basis or if thei...
Presenting four lectures, this book is used as material guiding lectures and students alike through their work in the field of European social policy-making. Being understood as guidance, this means as well that many parts are not fully elaborated. Some hi
Presenting four lectures, this book is used as material guiding lectures and students alike through their work in the field of European social policy-...
Looks at the retreat of the public in the area of housing. In the EU, the debate on what is called 'Services of General Interests', the focus is on access and quality. Ryan/Herrmann clarify that in this educational context economy matters not only in regar
Looks at the retreat of the public in the area of housing. In the EU, the debate on what is called 'Services of General Interests', the focus is on ac...
A work guided by the following question: In which way, if at all, can we define a framework that allows a comparative view on social professional activity in an international perspective?
A work guided by the following question: In which way, if at all, can we define a framework that allows a comparative view on social professional acti...
