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Introducing 'The Case for Universal Basic Services' – a compelling exploration of the urgent need to transform our approach to public services. This insightful book by Anna Coote and Andrew Percy champions the concept of Universal Basic Services (UBS), advocating for the expansion of essential services beyond just healthcare and education. With an ISBN of 9781509539833 and published in 2020 by John Wiley & Sons (UK), this essential read delves into how extending services such as transport, childcare, and housing can effectively combat societal issues like poverty, inequality, and environmental challenges. The authors argue against the traditional reliance on free markets, proposing that collective service provision is not only a moral imperative but also a practical and affordable solution for fostering a fairer, greener, and more democratic world. With 140 pages of rigorous analysis and innovative thinking, 'The Case for Universal Basic Services' is a must-have for activists, policymakers, and anyone passionate about societal reform. Don't miss this chance to be part of the conversation on creating a just future. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509539833
Year: 2020
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 140
Description:
The idea that healthcare and education should be provided as universal public services to all who need them is widely accepted. But why leave it there? Why not expand it to more of life™s essentials? In their bold new book, Anna Coote and Andrew Percy argue that this transformational new policy “ Universal Basic Services “ is exactly what we need to save our societies and our planet. The old argument that free markets and individual choice are the best way to solve pressing problems of poverty, inequality and environmental degradation has led us to catastrophe, and must be abandoned. The authors show that expanding the principle of collective universal service provision to everyday essentials like transport, childcare and housing is not only the best way of tackling many of the biggest problems facing the contemporary world: it™s also efficient, practical and affordable.Anyone who cares about fighting for a fairer, greener and more democratic world should read this book.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509539833
Year: 2020
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 140
Description:
The idea that healthcare and education should be provided as universal public services to all who need them is widely accepted. But why leave it there? Why not expand it to more of life™s essentials? In their bold new book, Anna Coote and Andrew Percy argue that this transformational new policy “ Universal Basic Services “ is exactly what we need to save our societies and our planet. The old argument that free markets and individual choice are the best way to solve pressing problems of poverty, inequality and environmental degradation has led us to catastrophe, and must be abandoned. The authors show that expanding the principle of collective universal service provision to everyday essentials like transport, childcare and housing is not only the best way of tackling many of the biggest problems facing the contemporary world: it™s also efficient, practical and affordable.Anyone who cares about fighting for a fairer, greener and more democratic world should read this book.