In his bestselling book The Welfare State We're In, Bartholomew controversially argued the British welfare state has done more harm than good. Many people - including Lady Thatcher - responded by saying, 'If that is the case, what should we do about it?' Now, in this hard-hitting and provocative new contribution, Bartholomew sets out to answer that question.

Travelling across the globe, from Australia to San Francisco, he investigates what happens elsewhere in the world and considers which welfare models work. His search for the best education, healthcare and support services takes him to eleven vastly different countries as he teases out the pros and cons of other nations' welfare states and delves into crucial issues such as literacy, poverty and inequality.

What damage is being done by failing welfare states? What lessons can be learned from the best welfare states? And is it too late to stop welfare states permanently diminishing the lives and liberties of people around the world?

Described as “Budapest’s epicentre of cool” (The Guardian newspaper) Brody Studios’ literary dinners promise a unique experience for readers and diners alike; bespoke menus and the company of fellow bibliophiles together with literary superstars.

Advance booking recommended: jodie@brodyhouse.com | +3670 637 6289

Dining Tickets*
Purchase before 21 July: 8.000 HUF (members) | 11.000 HUF (guests)
Purchase after 21 July/on the door: 9.000 HUF (members) | 12.500 HUF (guests)
* Priced per person (includes aperitif, 3 course set menu + two glasses of wine courtesy of Bortársaság + author talk)

Non-Dining Tickets**
3.000 HUF per person (members) | 4.000 HUF (guests)
** Priced per person (includes aperitif + author talk)
Buy your book on the night and have it signed by the author.

Scheduling: Bar opens 7:00pm | meet the writer 7:45pm | dinner served at 8:00pm | author talk / Q&A 9:30pm
Please ensure you arrive on time as a courtesy to the writer.

Venue: Brody Studios
Address: 1064 Budapest, Vörösmarty u. 38.

Table Bookings/Tickets:  +36 1 266 3707
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