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The Welfare State: A Very Short IntroductionWelfare states vary across nations and change over time. And the balance between markets and government; free enterprise and social protection is perennially in question. But all developed societies have welfare states of one kind or another they are a fundamental dimension of modern government. And even after decades of free market criticism and reform, their core institutions have proven resilient and popular. This Very Short Introduction describes
Welfare states vary across nations and change over time. And the balance between markets and government; free enterprise and social protection is perennially in question. But all developed societies have welfare states of one kind or another - they are a fundamental dimension of modern government. And even after decades of free-market criticism and reform, their core institutions have proven resilient and popular. This Very Short Introduction describes the modern welfare state, explaining its historical and contemporary significance and arguing that far from being 'a failure' or 'a problem', welfare states are an essential element of contemporary capitalism, and a vital concomitant of democratic government. In this accessible and entertaining account, David Garland cuts through the fog of misunderstandings to explain in clear and simple terms, what welfare states are, how they work, and why they matter. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 06/01/2016
ISBN: 9780199672660
Pages: 144
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 6.80h x 4.50w x 0.30d
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★★★★★ 5
Rough and tough chew toy
Color: Azure, Size: Large(50-90 lbs)
This is a thick and heavy duty toy to stand up to medium to large dogs who are heavy chewers. And the rough textures really encourages my dog and it is the perfect size to throw and play fetch. Very sturdy…I bought around Christmas and it’s almost may and she hasn’t destroyed it yet!!!
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Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Very sturdy and strong toy
Color: Green, Size: Large(50-90 lbs)
This keeps my dog busy. He has a blast with it. It is a little bit big for his mouth, but he still seems to have fun with it. My dog is German Shepherd and Australian Shepherd.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Awesome squeaker toy!
Color: Green, Size: Large(50-90 lbs)
Noise level is expected. It’s a squeak toy. If you get annoyed by your dog having fun, get outta here. It’s a bigger toy so I don’t worry about choking. It’s bouncy and a tough material for our tough chewer. Color is whatever! Great toy.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2026
★★★★★ 3
It was fun while it lasted.
Color: Green, Size: Large(50-90 lbs)
This is a tough chew toy, but yep, it still got destroyed after a few uses. So my Siberian Husky strategically destroys the squeak in everything immediately. This one actually took some time. It's not super squeaky and is more challenging to make it squeak. I was pleasantly surprised that it the squeaker lasted a couple weeks. For the record my Pitbull got to it the 3rd week and it was completely destroyed in 2 further days. This is a very hard chew toy and I wouldn't recommend this unless your dog is also a destroyer of a
the tougher toys. Even though it was still demolished they had a great time with it and it still lasted longer than most. I hope that helps and I hope you have a happy day.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Excellent heavy duty squeaker toy
Color: Green, Size: Large(50-90 lbs)
My German Shepherd LOVES this noisy toy. It is extremely well made, durable, LOUD, and heavy. I'm hoping this toy lasts much longer than the grunting pig that he absolutely loves, but tend to stop squeaking within a day or so. Definitely worth the money!
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Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2026
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