<DIV>This edited collection examines some hotly debated issues in today's world. The significance of globalization and its effects on welfare states is discussed and analyzed. A special chapter is devoted to terrorism. It is explained and analyzed why some people are willing to sacrifice their live
Globalization and the Welfare State
β Scribed by Ramesh Mishra
- Publisher
- Edward Elgar Publishing, Inc
- Year
- 1999
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 83
- Category
- Library
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