How Solidarity Works for Welfare

Discover the transformative insights of How Solidarity Works for Welfare by Prerna Singh, published by Cambridge University Press in 2017. This compelling paperback, spanning 332 pages, delves into the intricate relationship between collective identity and social welfare in India, a large, federal, multiethnic developing country. Through a comprehensive multi-method study that traces historical trends from the late-nineteenth century to the present, Singh highlights the stark variations in educational and health outcomes across different regions. This book presents a powerful argument for how collective identity can drive state prioritization of social welfare, making it essential reading for those interested in social policy, nationalism, and the social conditions of the United Kingdom and beyond. Engage with this thought-provoking work that sheds light on the dynamics of solidarity and its impact on welfare systems.