The unraveling of America's welfare system exposed by Hurricane Katrina, highlighting decades-long erosion of social safety nets and deep-seated poverty among marginalized communities.
State insurance emerged as a comprehensive social program in Japan and Britain, addressing poverty, inequality, and lack of access to healthcare and education.
Explore the origins and evolution of the welfare state, from Bismarck's social insurance legislation in Germany to Lloyd George's reforms in Britain, shaping the course of European history.
Explore the evolution of social welfare from charity to state insurance, understanding key figures, mechanisms, and processes that shaped modern welfare states.