From collectivity to individualism in the welfare state?

From collectivity to individualism in the welfare state?

The welfare state still enjoys widespread public support, but it has also drawn widespread criticism. Examines swings in public sentiments from collectivity to individualism. Presents examples from Nordic countries that reflect a shift from public to private. Asks whether history justifies talk of a...

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Veröffentlicht in:Acta sociologica 1987-01, Vol.30 (1987), p.281-293
1. Verfasser: Kosonen, P
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Collectivism debate
Individualism
Public opinion
Scandinavia
Welfare state
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Zusammenfassung:The welfare state still enjoys widespread public support, but it has also drawn widespread criticism. Examines swings in public sentiments from collectivity to individualism. Presents examples from Nordic countries that reflect a shift from public to private. Asks whether history justifies talk of a collectivity-individualism cycle or merely of alternations between collectivity and individualism. Identifies 5 causes behind the growth of individualism. (Abstract amended)
ISSN:0001-6993