Books by Stein Ringen

Modern families are economic institutions of great productivity. Here, the author shows how long-standing inequalities of income and class are flexible and changing in post-industrial societies. The book draws on two strands of research, one on children and families and the other on social inequality; both summarize detailed statistical analysis.

The Possibility of Politics explores the power of political reform, specifically reform of the modern welfare state

Modern families are economic institutions of great productivity

Explores the power of political reform, specifically reform of the modern welfare state. This book is suitable for academics and advanced undergraduates interested in political theory, public economics, social administration and political sociology.