Why are some places in the world characterized by better social
service provision and welfare outcomes than others? In a world in
which millions of people, particularly in developing countries,
continue to lead lives plagued by illiteracy and ill-health,
understanding the conditions that promote social welfare is of
critical importance to political scientists and policy makers alike.
Drawing on a multi-method study, from the late-nineteenth century to
the present, of the stark variations in educational and health
outcomes within a large, federal, multiethnic developing country -
India - this book develops an argument for the power of collective
identity as an impetus for state prioritization of social welfare.
Such an argument not only marks an important break from the dominant
negative perceptions of identity politics but also presents a novel
theoretical framework to understand welfare provision.
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ISBN
9781316309520
Publisert
2021
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Cambridge University Press
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Engelsk
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Digital bok
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