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In this fourth edition of the best-selling core introductory textbook, Pete Alcock and Margaret May provide an essential up-to-date guide on social policy. Continuing with the unbeaten narrative style and accessible approach of the previous editions, the authors explore the major topics of social policy in a clear and digestible way. By breaking down the complexities behind policy developments and their outcomes, it demonstrates the relationship between core areas of policy and the society we live in.
Engaging, accessible and comprehensive, this is the ideal book for introductory courses on Social Policy and the perfect companion for practitioners who need to keep up to date and informed about the latest developments in the field."synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
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In this timely revision of his best-selling introductory textbook, Pete Alcock has been joined by Margaret May to bring you an essential up-to-date guide on social policy.
Continuing the accessible approach of the previous editions, Social Policy in Britain explores the major topics of social policy in a clear and digestible way. By breaking down the complexities behind policy developments and their outcomes, it demonstrates the relationship between core areas of policy and the society we live in.
Building on the success of previous editions, this book:
· incorporates the latest policy changes, research evidence and debates in the field
· includes coverage of devolved policy making in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
· offers a clearly structured guide for study that is packed with engaging learning features.
Written by two authorities in the field, this is the leading textbook on social policy for students studying at all levels.
About the Author:
Continuing the accessible approach of the previous editions, Social Policy in Britain explores the major topics of social policy in a clear and digestible way. By breaking down the complexities behind policy developments and their outcomes, it demonstrates the relationship between core areas of policy and the society we live in.
Building on the success of previous editions, this book:
· incorporates the latest policy changes, research evidence and debates in the field
· includes coverage of devolved policy making in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
· offers a clearly structured guide for study that is packed with engaging learning features.
Written by two authorities in the field, this is the leading textbook on social policy for students studying at all levels.
Pete Alcock is Professor of Social Policy and Administration and Director of ESRC Third Sector Research Centre at the University of Birmingham, UK.
Margaret May is Honorary Fellow at the School of Social Policy at University of Birmingham, UK. Previously, she was Departmental Learning and Teaching Facilitator at London Metropolitan University.
Margaret May is Honorary Fellow at the School of Social Policy at University of Birmingham, UK. Previously, she was Departmental Learning and Teaching Facilitator at London Metropolitan University.
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- PublisherPalgrave MacMillan
- Publication date2014
- ISBN 10 0230346359
- ISBN 13 9780230346352
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number4
- Number of pages360
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