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The dynamics of social exclusion in Europe: comparing Austria, Germany, Greece, Portugal and the UK
- Editors:
- APOSPORI Eleni, Millar Jane, (eds.)
- Publisher:
- Edward Elgar
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 199p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Cheltenham
This book reports findings from a study funded by the European Commission, using data from the European Community Household Panel, with a multi-dimensional approach to international comparisons of poverty and social exclusion. The research, compares four groups who are anticipated to be at particular risk of poverty and social exclusion; young adults, lone parents, the sick or disabled, and those retired from employment. Following individuals over a twelve month period, the analysis explores a wide range of indicators of poverty and social exclusion. These include low incomes, lack of household amenities, personal necessities and consumer durables, and the extent of social contact with friends, neighbours and membership of clubs or organisations. The contributors not only provide country-based data, locating empirical findings in the context of national policy, but also cross-national data, with implications for supranational policy.