"By using clear language and structure and by offering an excellent overview of the flexicurity debate with solid empirical evidence on workers' (in)security along multiple dimensions, this book is of indubitable value for academics, students and policy makers." Work, employment and society "...this book is a milestone: a conceptually clear, empirically-grounded contribution that advances our understanding of the complex links ... Read morebetween flexibility and security." British Journal of Industrial Relations "Using unique Italian work history data, the book offers a compelling analysis of the impact of nonstandard work on worker well-being in Italy and gives valuable comparisons to Germany, Japan and Spain." Richard B. Freeman, Professor of Economics, Harvard University "The aim of labor market deregulation is not just more hiring but an improvement in overall living standards. Via a detailed exploration of the Italian case, this fine book documents the importance of effective social protections to achievement of that goal." Lane Kenworthy, Professor of Sociology and Political Science, University of Arizona "This book is distinctive for its careful comparative investigation and measurement of the multiple dimensions of worker insecurity. An impressive study which is a must-read for scholars and policy makers alike." Martin Rhodes, Professor of Comparative Political Economy, University of Denver Show Less