Social Policy in the Modern World A Comparative Text

Name: Social Policy in the Modern World A Comparative Text
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ISBN: 9781405127240

ISBN-10: 1405127244

ISBN-13: 9781405127240

Edition: 2006

Authors: Michael Hill, Margaret May

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Organised into three parts, this book provides an account of social policy in the modern world. It explores similarities and differences in the ways in which different countries approach social policy. It also discusses the applicability of comparative theory in social policy and examines individual policy areas.

Book details

List price: $60.95
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 6/5/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 328
Size: 6.10" wide x 9.10" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.034
Language: English



List of tables


Preface



Generalisations



Introducing the Comparative Study of Social Policy



Comparative Theory



Policy Processes



Policy Areas



Social Security



Employment Policy




Health Services



Social Care



Education



Social Policy Issues



Social Divisions



Gender Divisions



Ethnic Divisions



Ageing Societies



Conclusions: Social Policy Convergence and Globalism


Glossary


References


Index