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Social Policy Review 13

Author : Sykes, Robert

Publisher : Policy Press

Page : 309 pages

File Size : 22,91 MB

Release : 2001-07-25

Category : Political Science

ISBN : 1847425313

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Social Policy Review is an annual selection of commissioned articles focusing on developments and debates in social policy in the UK, Europe and internationally. The Review has become recognised as a topical, accessible, well-written and affordable publication and has a substantial readership among social policy teachers, students, researchers and policy makers. Social Policy Review 13 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.



What is Social Policy?

Author : Daniel Beland

Publisher : Polity

Page : 210 pages

File Size : 20,86 MB

Release : 2010-09-14

Category : Political Science

ISBN : 0745645844

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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.



Social Policy and Social Change

Author : Jillian Jimenez

Publisher : SAGE Publications

Page : 520 pages

File Size : 49,40 MB

Release : 2014-02-26

Category : Social Science

ISBN : 148332415X

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The Second Edition of Social Policy and Social Change is a timely examination of the field, unique in its inclusion of both a historical analysis of problems and policy and an exploration of how capitalism and the market economy have contributed to them. The New Edition of this seminal text examines issues of discrimination, health care, housing, income, and child welfare and considers the policies that strive to improve them. With a focus on how domestic social policies can be transformed to promote social justice for all groups, Jimenez et al. consider the impact of globalization in the United States while addressing developing concerns now emerging in the global village.



The Handbook of Social Policy

Author : James Midgley

Publisher : SAGE

Page : 570 pages

File Size : 11,59 MB

Release : 2000

Category : Political Science

ISBN : 9780761915614

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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.



Controversial Issues in Social Policy

Author : Howard Jacob Karger

Publisher : Allyn & Bacon

Page : 316 pages

File Size : 23,67 MB

Release : 1994

Category : Education

ISBN :

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Highlights the value of controversy by using a debate format to present both sides of numerous controversial issues in social policy. Consists of 21 debates, written especially for this volume by experts in the field. The debate topics were selected to cover a wide range of professional interests in the field of social policy and are divided into three clusters: general issues, specific issues in the delivery of human services, and key issues related to poverty, deprivation, and social policy. Designed as a supplemental text for graduate and undergraduate courses in social work policy, or for social work practicum/seminars.



Social Policy Review 28

Author : Menno Fenger

Publisher : Policy Press

Page : 288 pages

File Size : 23,93 MB

Release : 2016-06-29

Category : Political Science

ISBN : 1447331796

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Published in cooperation with the Social Policy Association, Social Policy Review is an annual volume that draws together international scholarship at the forefront of research on social policy. This edition provides a diverse overview of the best in social policy scholarship, with specially commissioned reviews of crucial pension, health care, conditionality, and housing debates. A themed section on personalized budgets examines the introduction and consequences of funding personalization in the United Kingdom, Australia, and Norway and considers the impact of such funding on vulnerable groups such as the elderly and the homeless.



Social Policy for Effective Practice

Author : Rosemary Chapin

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 577 pages

File Size : 37,51 MB

Release : 2014-03-05

Category : Social Science

ISBN : 1134474482

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For use as a text in foundations generalist social policy courses, either at the baccalaureate or master’s level, this book examines the process of defining need, analyzing social policy, and developing new policy. A clear philosophical base and a common theoretical framework underlie the discussion of each component of the policy process. Four themes are interwoven throughout the book: the importance of thinking critically about social policy, the benefits of using the strengths perspective in policy analysis and development, the critical role social policy plays in all areas of practice, and the absolute responsibility of every social worker to engage in policy practice. Routledgesw.com now contains 6 cases; the Sanchez Case has been revised to include much more policy content. Instructor materials include extra readings, PowerPoints, test questions, annotated links, syllabi, and EPAS guidelines.? The book is also customizable on Routledge Custom Gateway.



Social Policy Review 26

Author : Kevin Farnsworth

Publisher : Policy Press

Page : 319 pages

File Size : 48,55 MB

Release : 2014

Category : Political Science

ISBN : 1447315561

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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.



Social Policy Review 21

Author : Rummery, Kirstein

Publisher : Policy Press

Page : 337 pages

File Size : 41,34 MB

Release : 2009-06-17

Category : Political Science

ISBN : 1847427413

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Social Policy Review provides students, academics and all those interested in welfare issues with critical analyses of progress and change in areas of major interest during the past year. This year the Review takes the opportunity of the 60th anniversary of the key legislation founding the welfare state in the UK to provide a comprehensive overview of policy developments in the UK and internationally. The first part brings together a selection of papers which have been commissioned to examine historical and contemporary developments in policy tackling Beveridge's five evils of want, idleness, disease, squalor and ignorance, looking at how policy has changed since the aims and ideology of the inception of the post-war welfare state. The second part looks at the issue of the current challenges facing children's welfare services internationally: always a contemporary and contentious issue. The final part brings together a selection of papers looking at the effect of policy development at various governance levels on social policy. The contributions bring together an exciting mix of internationally renowned authors to provide comprehensive discussion of the some of the most challenging issues facing social policy today.



Social Policy Review 36

Author : Bozena Sojka

Publisher : Policy Press

Page : 210 pages

File Size : 20,67 MB

Release : 2024-06-28

Category : History

ISBN : 144737357X

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Book Description

Experts review leading social policy scholarship from across the globe in this new volume in the Social Policy Review series. Published in association with the Social Policy Association, this book will be essential reading for students and academics in social policy, social welfare and related disciplines.