Editor: HOU Jianxin

Authors: CHEN Xiaolv et al.

Publisher: The Commercial Press (February 2024)

ISBN: 978-7-100-22864-0

Introduction:

Social welfare is not only related to livelihood issues, it also serves as aconcrete benchmark for the progress of human society from a broader perspective. The perfection of a country's social welfare system often marked its degree and level of modernization.

Europe began constructing its social welfare systems very early. Combining the author’s personal experience with previous research findings, this volume conducts a systematic study of the social security systems of European countries.The book is divided into three parts:the first part focuses on the origins of social security in early modern Europe;the second part,which is the main part of the book,discusses the history and characteristics of social security system in various countries;the third part explores issues arising after the establishment of the welfare state. Rich in historical facts, data and arguments, this book objectively analyses the social progress achieved by the European welfare state system and the negative effects of excessive welfare. Readers can then access a more comprehensive understanding of the European social security system.