Dedication

pp iii-iv

Contents

pp v-vi

Acknowledgements

pp vii-viii

Notes on contributors

pp ix-xii

one - Introduction: social activism, belonging and citizenship in a period of crisis

pp 1-22

Part I - The social consequences of welfare policy

pp 23-24

Two - Fulfilling basic human needs: the welfare state after Beveridge

pp 25-38

Three - Social division and resentment in the aftermath of the economic slump

pp 39-62

Part II - The practice of social good

pp 63-64

Four - Austerity and social welfare in the UK: a perspective from the advice sector

pp 65-80

Five - Breaking the hold of debt: Cambridge Money Advice Centre

pp 81-94

Six - Community finance: the emergence of credit unions in London

pp 95-114

Seven - Finding employment and living a good life in London

pp 115-130

Eight - The Tafel and food poverty in Germany

pp 131-142

Nine - Addressing food poverty in the UK

pp 143-156

Ten - Helping the homeless: a soup kitchen in London

pp 157-168

Part III - Social change and neoliberalism

pp 169-170

Eleven - Social initiatives and social solidarity under austerity

pp 171-196

Twelve - The new economy of poverty

pp 197-216

Thirteen - Challenges for the struggle against austerity in Britain and Europe

pp 217-236

Part IV - Situating solidarity in perspective

pp 237-238

Fourteen - Individualism and community in historical perspective

pp 239-254

Fifteen - Aiming for reconnection: responsible citizenship

pp 255-276

Sixteen - Conclusion: citizenship, community and solidarity at the end of the welfare state

pp 277-288

Index

pp 289-302