Reforming social policy : changing perspectives on sustainable human development / editors Daniel A. Morales-Gómez, Necla Tschirgi, Jennifer L. Moher.

Format:

Book

Government document

Contributor:

Moher, Jennifer L. (Jennifer Lori), 1969-

Morales-Gómez, Daniel A.

Tschirgi, Neclâ Yongac̦oğlu, 1946-

International Development Research Centre (Canada)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Social policy.

Sustainable development.

Canada--Social policy.

Canada.

Ghana--Social policy.

Ghana.

Chile--Social policy.

Chile.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (170 p.)

Place of Publication:

Ottawa : International Development Research Centre, c2000.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The 20th century has been a remarkable age of material advancement and sociopolitical transformation. In all parts of the world, people have witnessed profound changes in their conditions of life: infant mortality rates and adult illiteracy have dropped as dramatically as primary school enrollment and life expectancy have increased. Nevertheless, despite unprecedented material progress, basic education, health care, housing, and social protection remain insufficient for the majority of the world's population. In developed and developing countries alike, governments are re-evaluating their soci

Contents:

Preface / Daniel A. Morales-Gómez

Ch. 1. Introduction: the paradox of development / Necla Tschirgi

Ch. 2. Ghana: social-policy reform in Africa / Ernest Aryeetey and Markus Goldstein

Ch. 3. Chile: progress, problems, and prospects / Dagmar Raczynski

Ch. 4. Canada: experience and lessons for the future / Terrance Hunsley

Ch. 5. Conclusion: a research agenda for social-policy reform / Jennifer L. Moher

Appendix 1: Acronyms and abbreviations

Appendix 2: Contributing authors

Bibliography.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references: p. 151-160.

ISBN:

1-280-71737-8

9786610717378

1-55250-047-0

OCLC:

243500525