Poverty, Income and Social Protection: International Policy Perspectives

This book provides insights into the way social protection policy is being redefined as a result of the new commitment by governments around the world to use these programs to reduce poverty. The case studies presented show how innovations in social protection have emerged in different countries. They also discuss various aspects of social protection that will be of interest to readers. While some of the case studies are primarily descriptive and seek to document recent trends in different countries, they also address important social policy issues. Others are particularly topical because they provide useful updates on recent social protection innovations. Countries discussed include Brazil, Britain, Chile, China, Indonesia, South Africa, and the United States.

This book was originally published as a special issue of the Journal of Policy Practice.

Richard Hoefer, Ph.D., is Roy E. Dulak Professor for Community Research at the School of Social Work at the University of Texas at Arlington, USA. He specializes in the areas of social policy and program administration, with a particular emphasis on advocacy, program evaluation, and nonprofit management training. He edits the Journal of Policy Practice., James Midgley, Ph.D. is Harry and Riva Specht Professor of Public Social Services at the School of Social Welfare at the University of California, USA. He has published widely on international social welfare and social work, social development, and social policy.