Sticking together or falling apart : solidarity in an era of individualization and globalization / Paul de Beer and Ferry Koster.

By:

Beer, Paul de, 1957-

Contributor(s):

Koster, Ferry

Material type: Text

text

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computer

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online resource

ISBN:

9789048510528
904851052X
1282453866
9781282453869

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Additional physical formats: Print version:: Sticking together or falling apart.DDC classification:

303.48/2 22

LOC classification:

JZ1318 .B44 2009eb

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Contents:

Individualization, globalization and solidarity -- Taking care of each other: trends in social solidarity -- Altruism or self-interest?: solidarity and the welfare state -- Falling apart?: the many meanings of individualization -- Independent yet solidary: the impact of individualization on solidarity -- A borderless world?: developments in globalization, 1970-2005 -- Threats and opportunities: the impact of globalization on the welfare state -- Globalization versus localisation: the relationship between openness and solidarity -- Myths and facts: pressures on the welfare state -- Between community care and European welfare state: policy alternatives for the national welfare state.

Summary: "This book examines, both theoretically and empirically, the impact of globalization and individualization on social solidarity. It focuses both on informal solidarity, such as volunteering, charitable giving, and informal care, and on formal solidarity, such as social benefits and development aid. It challenges the common belief that social solidarity is endangered by the increasing competition and capital flows between countries and by growing selfishness of modern citizens. The book scrutinizes the theoretical arguments that both informal solidarity and social solidarity organized through the welfare state are eroding. Empirically, it is the first thorough study of international comparative data on solidarity, globalization and individualization. The book concludes that, overall, solidarity is rising rather than declining. The impact of globalization and individualization is much more ambiguous than is often contended. While particular aspects of globalization and individualization might harm solidarity, other elements foster solidarity instead."--Publisher's description.

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 233-240) and index.

"This book examines, both theoretically and empirically, the impact of globalization and individualization on social solidarity. It focuses both on informal solidarity, such as volunteering, charitable giving, and informal care, and on formal solidarity, such as social benefits and development aid. It challenges the common belief that social solidarity is endangered by the increasing competition and capital flows between countries and by growing selfishness of modern citizens. The book scrutinizes the theoretical arguments that both informal solidarity and social solidarity organized through the welfare state are eroding. Empirically, it is the first thorough study of international comparative data on solidarity, globalization and individualization. The book concludes that, overall, solidarity is rising rather than declining. The impact of globalization and individualization is much more ambiguous than is often contended. While particular aspects of globalization and individualization might harm solidarity, other elements foster solidarity instead."--Publisher's description.