Social policy is widely accepted as scientific discipline and this includes that it accepts for
itself another meaning of this status one which is usually not considered: the subject is
disciplined i.e. regimented. One important point in this context is that social policy is
focused and thereby forgets systematic economic determinants and the historical perspective on
its own existence. The present book recalls some fundamental issues such as the partial
liberation of human decision making from extramundane powers and as well as topics that are
being discussed in contemporary settings. The volume brings different dimensions together in an
insightful way and is a stimulating read for those who are ready to engage with the complexity
of political questions are looking for instruments for an analysis that reaches beyond
yesterday s solutions for the problems we don t really know anyway .
