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Vzpomínky na 60 let v oboru sociální politiky, správy a práva (1955−2015)
Memories from 60 years in the field of social policy, administration and law (1955−2015)

Author(s): Jan Mertl
Subject(s): Politics, Public Administration, Recent History (1900 till today), Book-Review
Published by: Výzkumný ústav práce a sociálních věcí
Keywords: Review; memories from 60 years (1955-2015); social policy; social security law; social administration;

Summary/Abstract: Review of the book: Tomeš, Igor: Vzpomínky na 60 let v oboru sociální politiky, správy a práva: 1955−2015 / „Memories from 60 years in the field of social policy, administration and law (1955−2015)“. Praha: Univerzita Karlova, Nakladatelství Karolinum, 2019, 209 stran, ISBN 978-80-246-4414-1 The reviewed publication contains the memoirs of Professor Igor Tomeš, a prominent expert in the field of social policy, social security law and social administration. Its scope and character go beyond the format of memory, documenting the vicissitudes associated with the effort to improve social policy based on expert knowledge. It also includes the professor's experiences from abroad and personal contacts with prominent politicians and experts. It can be recommended especially to those who work in the field of social policy and public administration and who wish to advance the horizons of their knowledge with the broader context and rich life experience of the author.

  • Issue Year: 2020
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 44-45
  • Page Count: 2
  • Language: Czech