{"product_id":"beveridge-reader-works-of-william-h-beveridge","title":"Beveridge Reader (Works of William H. Beveridge)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe editors have chosen substantial extracts to illustrate the major themes and ideas in Beveridge’s writing over a period of more than four decades, ranging from his book \u003ci\u003eUnemployment\u003c\/i\u003e, published in 1909, to the \u003ci\u003eBeveridge Report\u003c\/i\u003e of 1942 and beyond. Sections cover his social philosophy; the crucial role he attributed to social insurance as a technique of welfare; his relation to economics; and the stress he placed on voluntary action in a free society. Each theme is introduced by a full editorial commentary which explains its place in Beveridge’s thought, as well as outlining his position and offering critical guidance to the reader. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe return of mass unemployment and continuing debate on the role of the welfare state has revived interest in Beveridge’s work and this reader brings his ideas. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54255423553880,"sku":"9781138829992","price":132.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781138829992_6535705f-2a33-4097-a9ca-64bbe7a14dfb.jpg?v=1769007630","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/beveridge-reader-works-of-william-h-beveridge","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}