Social Democratic Capitalism examines which combination of institutions and policies is most conducive to human flourishing. Drawing on historical and comparative evidence from affluent democratic countries, Lane Kenworthy argues that social democratic capitalism—combining democracy, capitalism, high-quality education, an expansive welfare state, employment-oriented public services, and moder…
Indonesia Post-Pandemic Outlook: Social Perspectives examines the social dimensions of Indonesia’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The book brings together contributions from Indonesian scholars around the world to discuss post-pandemic challenges and opportunities from international political economy, socio-cultural, and educational perspectives. It explores issues such as government po…
Prison Capital examines the development of mass incarceration in Louisiana from 1970 to 2020 and explores the political, economic, and social forces that shaped the state’s carceral system. Lydia Pelot-Hobbs shows how policymakers expanded prisons, jails, policing, and prosecutorial power amid global economic changes, neoliberal governance, law-and-order policies, and racial and gendered mora…