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A comparative study of social care provision in the member states of the European Union. After sections on definitions and the context for social care in these countries, the contributors to the book look in more detail at the institutional framework provided by the European Union itself, Europe's mixed economy of welfare and the impact of social care provision on three key client groups: children and families, the disabled and the elderly. Combines a comparative analysis of social care provision in the member states of the European Union with a more detailed analysis of key issues and the impact on client groups. Academics of social policy and social work.