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Why does the welfare state develop unevenly across countries and regions? What accounts for the exclusions and disciplinary aspects of social programs? George Steinmetz examines these questions by investigating the origins and evolution of social policies in nineteenth-century Germany, often seen as the birthplace of the modern welfare state. Before 1914, Germany implemented various social programs, including national social insurance legislation, the "Elberfeld" system of poor relief, protocorporatist policies, and modern social work. This context allows for a comparative analysis of different programs at local and national levels. Steinmetz analyzes changes in welfare policy throughout the century, differences in state and municipal interventions, and intercity policy variations. He emphasizes the constraints faced by policymakers and the diverse interpretations of the "social question." While some pre-1914 welfare state elements reinforced social divisions and hinted at future Nazi policies, others effectively addressed issues like sickness, poverty, and unemployment. Steinmetz explores the conditions that fostered both positive and negative aspects of social policy, drawing on statist, Marxist, and social democratic perspectives, as well as theories of gender and culture.
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Regulating the social, George Steinmetz
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- 1993
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