New Publication: Defining Social Services in Europe

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Social Services are more than and different to ordinary commodities whereas politicians frequently postulate they should be assessed on basis of the same criteria as used when buying a cabinet or going to the garage to get the car serviced. Looking at the debate in the European Union, in many cases the review of legal questions forgets to tackle the core issue, namely the specifi cities of social services, for instance the fact that they contribute not only to the individual well-being but serve as well the general interest.
The contributions of the present volume approach the topic from different perspectives, gathering views from both theory and practice. They show how these services support individuals who are in specifi cally difficult life situations and contribute at the same time to the society as a whole.
Defining Social Services in Europe. Between the Particular and the General.
Herausgegeben von Dr. Peter Herrmann, European Social, Organisational und Science Consultancy, Albert Brandstätter
und Dr. Cathal O‘Connell, University
College Cork, Ireland
2007, ca. 275 S., ca. 44,– €,
ISBN 978-3-8329-2883-4

Topics: EU, social services