ebooks West African Warfare in Bahia and Cuba: Soldier Slaves in the Atlantic World; 1807-1844 (The Past and Present Book Series) by Manuel Barcia in History

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In this ground-breaking; two-volume study of the adjustment of advanced welfare states to international economic pressures; leading scholars detail the wide variety of responses in twelve countries. Volume I presents comparative analyses of differences in countries' vulnerabilities and capabilities; the effectiveness of their policy responses; and the role of values and discourse in the politics of adjustment. Volume II presents in-depth analyses of the experiences of Australia; Austria; Belgium; Denmark; France; Germany; Italy; the Netherlands; New Zealand; Sweden; Switzerland; and the United Kingdom as well as special studies on the participation of women in the labour market; early retirement; the liberalization of public services; and international tax competition.