By Anton C. Zijderveld (author) Publisher: Transaction Publishing (1999) The welfare state in postwar Western Europe has been extended and intensified in a spectacular manner. Today, “welfare” represents a complex mix of services covering health, education, welfare, the arts, leisure, and social security. Anton C. Zijderveld is of the opinion that Europe’s vast, comprehensive welfare … Continue reading The Waning of the Welfare State: The End of Comprehensive State Succor