Social Policy An Introduction

Name: Social Policy An Introduction
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ISBN: 9780335218745

ISBN-10: 0335218741

ISBN-13: 9780335218745

Edition: 3rd 2007 (Revised)

Authors: Ken Blakemore, Edwin Griggs

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An overview of developments in social policy and welfare, this text offers chapters on social security, education, health, housing and environment, and community care. The history and principles of British social policy are also included.

Book details

List price: $69.00
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
Publication date: 7/1/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 368
Size: 7.00" wide x 9.75" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.430
Language: English




Introduction: The subject of social policy



Ideas and concepts in social policy



The development of social policy in Britain



The contested boundaries of social policy: The case of criminal justice policy



Who gets what?


Slicing the welfare cake



Social policy, politics and social control



Who makes policy?


The example of education



Work and welfare



Are professionals good for you?


The example of health policy and health professionals



Utopias and ideals: Housing policy and the environment



Community and social care



Devolution and social policy



Conclusion: the future of social policy