"An excellent book focusing on how national social policy has been shaped by the developments in the EU. Very good editing, informative and thought-provoking." Antonios Roumpakis, University of Bath "...a very readable and instructive insight...." Journal of Contemporary European Studies, Vol 16:2, 2008. "This is an informative book which will serve as a useful reference for anyone interested in developments ... Read morein social policy in Europe today." J of Sociology and Social Welfare Vol 36:3, 2008 "Focusing on the interaction between supranational EU policy initiatives and national social policies, this carefully edited book fills an important gap in the comparative literature on European welfare states. This volume produced by prestigious welfare state researchers will become required reading for any student of social policies in the enlarged European Union." Professor Jens Alber, Wissenschaftszentrum Berlin für Sozialforschung (Social Science Center Berlin) "The relationship between the EU and national welfare states has become increasingly controversial. However, we lack systematic knowledge about the specific influences that the integration process is exerting on domestic social policies - and vice versa. This excellent book makes a step in this direction. By analysing the experience of eleven Member States, the book casts new light on the growing 'Europeanization' of social protection and provides precious insights for both academic and political debates." Professor Maurizio Ferrera, University of Milan AUTHOR WANTS TO USE BOTH TESTIMONIALS ON BACK COVER Show Less