The Social Dimension

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xi

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2. Introduction

   • Michael Gold

   Pages 1-9

3. Overview of the social dimension

   • Michael Gold

   Pages 10-40

4. Equal opportunities

   • Susan Cox

   Pages 41-63

5. Employment protection

   • Edward Benson

   Pages 64-84

6. Employee participation

   • Peter Cressey

   Pages 85-104

7. Social dialogue

   • Mark Carley

   Pages 105-134

8. Occupational health and safety

   • Phil James

   Pages 135-152

9. Social security

   • Philippa Watson

   Pages 153-171

10. Employment promotion

    • Bernard Casey

    Pages 172-183

11. Vocational education and training

    • Helen Rainbird

    Pages 184-202

12. Back Matter

    Pages 203-276

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The European Community's 'Social Dimension' covers a wide area of social policy which is not always readily understood. This book contains an historical overview of EC social policy which analyses its development over the last forty years. Subsequent chapters focus on specific topics - including equal opportunities, employment protection, and health and safety - to give the reader a more detailed background on the nature of EC involvement including the debates, the proposals and legislation. The book also explores the most recent controversies surrounding the Social Chapter and the Maastricht Treaty.

• employment
• employment policy
• employment promotion
• Europe
• social policy
• social security

• University of Westminster, UK

  Michael Gold

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