Review of Protecting Soldiers and Mothers: The Political Origins of Social Policy in the United States. Theda Skocpol. Reviewed by James Midgley, Louisiana State University.

Authors

James Midgley, Louisiana State University

Abstract

Over the last twenty years, sociological research into the emergence of the modern welfare state has increased rapidly. This research has generated competing theoretical accounts of the dynamics of social welfare. For example, while some studies attribute the emergence of national social policies to the social and economic changes brought about by industrialization, others stress the role of trade unions in successfully negotiating with reluctant governments for the introduction of social programs. Yet others contend that social programs are purposely introduced by the ruling class in an attempt to stifle the revolutionary potential of the proletariat.

Recommended Citation

Midgley, James (1994) "Review of Protecting Soldiers and Mothers: The Political Origins of Social Policy in the United States. Theda Skocpol. Reviewed by James Midgley, Louisiana State University.," The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare: Vol. 21: Iss. 1, Article 18.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15453/0191-5096.2120
Available at: https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/jssw/vol21/iss1/18