ABOUT THE BOOK

The contents of the book includes – 1. Social insurance: history, politics, and prospects examines the foundational social insurance principles upon which social security, medicare, and other programs are based 2. What’s at stake identifies the risks posed to women, minorities, and the elderly if they could no longer depend on social insurance programs 3. The ongoing debates on social insurance discusses public opinions of social insurance programs, and responds to arguments supporting privatization 4. Critical perspectives on social insurance reform presents international experiences and policy trends, and analyzes reform movements from a social justice perspective 5. Teaching social insurance: critical pedagogy and social justice presents pedagogical strategies to help students understand, and engage in an informed debate about social policy.