The History of the Welfare State: From Bismarck to Reagan

Описание: The idea of the welfare state was born in the socialist movements of the 19th century. Worker poverty, middle class anxiety, and the Great Depression turned it into a reality. In both North America and Western Europe the welfare state enabled capitalism to survive. Even rightwingers like Bismarck of Germany saw its importance. Ultimately, even the rich received government assistance with Medicare and universal health coverage.

Recorded 4/7/2005