Author : Sykes, Robert
Publisher : Policy Press
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 37,67 MB
Release : 2002-07-17
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1847425526
Social Policy Review 14 continues the tradition of providing a different style and approach to policy issues from that found in most academic journals and books. Chapters have been purposely chosen to review a varied and interesting selection of social policy developments in Britain and internationally, and to set current policy developments in a broader context of key trends and debates.
Author : Daniel Beland
Publisher : Polity
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 50,4 MB
Release : 2010-09-14
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0745645844
From housing, pensions and family benefits, to health care, unemployment insurance and social assistance, the welfare state is a key aspect of our lives. This book provides a concise political and sociological introduction to social policy, helping readers to grasp the nature of social programs and the political struggles surrounding them.
Author : Bochel, Catherine
Publisher : Policy Press
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 23,81 MB
Release : 2003-07-16
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1847425755
Social Policy Review 15 continues the tradition of providing a different style and approach to policy issues from that found in most academic journals and books. Welfare and Welfare Reform in the USA, Europe and the UK combines issues such as globalization, Europe and pensions with examination of the current and historical contexts of social policy. Chapters have been purposely chosen to review a varied and interesting selection of topical social policy developments and to set these in a broader context of key trends and debates. Published in association with the UK Social Policy Association.
Author : James Midgley
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 570 pages
File Size : 50,86 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780761915614
Comprises 33 papers grouped under five themes: The Nature of social policy; The History of social policy; Social policy and the social services; The Political economy of social policy; and International and future perspectives on social policy.
Author : Powell, Martin
Publisher : Policy Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 36,68 MB
Release : 2005-06-22
Category : History
ISBN : 1861346700
Social Policy Review provides students, academics and all those interested in welfare issues with detailed analyses of progress and change in areas of major interest during the past year. Contributions reflect key developments in the UK and internationally. and focus on developments and change in core UK social policy areas. Additional chapters provide in-depth analyses of topical issues in UK and international perspective, while this year's themed section is 'New Labour'.
Author : Linda Bauld
Publisher : Policy Press
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 18,29 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : 9781861348449
Author : Chris Holden
Publisher : Policy Press
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 44,64 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1847428304
This edition of Social Policy Review presents an extensive analysis of the coalition government's social policies and is essential reading for social policy academics and students and for anyone who is interested in the implications of government policy.
Author : Kevin Farnsworth
Publisher : Policy Press
Page : 319 pages
File Size : 17,11 MB
Release : 2014
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1447315561
Since the 2008 economic crisis, each year has brought new challenges to welfare states. This important annual volume with contributions from an exciting mix of internationally renowned experts within the social policy community examines the economic and political challenges that have confronted governments, and highlights the diverse ways in which nations have responded. Part One explores the most pressing questions confronting British social policy, from the school-leaving age, employment, in-work benefits to taxation. Part Two examines the political and professional dilemmas involved in the delivery and financing of social policy. Part Three identifies the challenges in integrating social policy with other areas of the welfare state, including social care, health policy and labour market policy. This comprehensive discussion of the most challenging issues arising during the past year provides academics and students with an invaluable up-to-date analysis of the current state of social policy.
Author : Ellison, Nick
Publisher : Policy Press
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 26,91 MB
Release : 2004-07-14
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1847425976
Social Policy Review 16 has been given a new editorial lease of life and has been re-organised to reflect more closely key developments in the UK and internationally.
Author : Andy Jolly
Publisher : Policy Press
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 28,20 MB
Release : 2022-06-27
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 144736581X
Experts review the leading social policy scholarship from the past year in this comprehensive volume. Published in association with the Social Policy Association, the latest volume in this long-running series addresses current issues and critical debates throughout the international social policy field with a particular focus on employment policy, housing policy and climate justice. Contributors also explore key developments including researching during the COVID-19 pandemic, migrants’ access to social benefits in Germany, the right(s) to healthcare in Italy, American and European homelessness policies and much more. This annual review is essential reading for students and academics in social policy, social welfare and related disciplines.
