After the new social democracy : social welfare for the twenty-first century

social Democracy Has Made A Political Comeback In Recent Years, Especially Under The Influence Of The Third Way. However, Not Everyone In Convinces That Third Way Social Democracy Is The Best Means Of Reviving The Left's Project. This Book Explains Why And Offers An Alternative Approach. Bringing Together A Range Of Social And Political Theories This Book Engages With Some Of The Most Important Contemporary Debates Regarding The Present Direction And Future Of The Left. Social democracy has made a political comeback in recent years, especially under the influence of the Third Way. Not everyone is convinced, however, that Third Way social democracy is the best means of reviving the Left's project. This book considers this dissent and offers an alternative approach. Bringing together a range of social and political theories, After the new social democracy engages with some of the most important contemporary debates regarding the present direction and future of the Left. Drawing upon egalitarian, feminist and environmental ideas it proposes that the social-democratic tradition can be renewed but only if the dominance of conservative ideas is challenged more effectively. It explores a number of issues with this aim in mind, including justice, the state, democracy, new technologies, future generations and the advances in genetics. Lively and authoritative, After the new social democracy offers a distinctive contribution to political ideas. It will appeal to all of those interested in politics, philosophy, social policy and social studies Social democracy has made a political comeback in recent years, especially under the influence of the'Third Way'. Not everyone is convinced however, that'Third Way'social democracy is the best means of reviving the Left's project. This title considers this dissent and offers an alternative approach. Bringing together a range of social and political theories, this book engages with some of the most important contemporary debates regarding the present direction and future of the Left. Drawing upon egalitarian, feminist and environmental ideas it proposes that the social democratic tradition can be renewed but only if the dominance of conservative ideas is challenged more effectively. It explores a number of issues with this aim in mind, including justice, the state, democracy, new technologies, future generations and the advances in genetics. Lively and authoritative, this study offers a distinctive contribution to political ideas. It should appeal to all of those interested in politics, philosophy, social policy and social studies. Abstract: "Social democracy has made a political comeback in recent years, especially under the influence of the Third Way. Not everyone is convinced, however, that Third Way social democracy is the best means of reviving the Left's project. This book considers this dissent and offers an alternative approach. Bringing together a range of social and political theories, After the new social democracy engages with some of the most important contemporary debates regarding the present direction and future of the Left. Drawing upon egalitarian, feminist and environmental ideas it proposes that the social-democratic tradition can be renewed but only if the dominance of conservative ideas is challenged more effectively. It explores a number of issues with this aim in mind, including justice, the state, democracy, new technologies, future generations and the advances in genetics. Lively and authoritative, After the new social democracy offers a distinctive contribution to political ideas. It will app Contents......Page 6 List of figures......Page 7 Preface and acknowledgements......Page 8 Introduction......Page 10 PART I......Page 18 1 The long march back......Page 20 2 Justice and citizenship......Page 43 3 The security state......Page 62 4 Social democracy in Europe......Page 82 PART I I......Page 102 5 Productivism and beyond......Page 104 6 A model of ecowelfare......Page 119 7 The welfare of future generations......Page 139 8 The new genetics......Page 162 9 Democratising welfare......Page 185 Conclusion......Page 210 References......Page 218 Index......Page 239 Collating a range of social and political theories, this study engages with contemporary debates regarding the present direction and future of the Left. It proposes that the social democratic tradition can be renewed but only if the dominance of conservative ideas is challenged more effectively.