Social Policy: A Conceptual and Theoretical Introduction

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ISBN 10: 0803975333 / ISBN 13: 9780803975330

Published by -, 1997

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Social Policy: A Conceptual and Theoretical Introduction
• Publisher: -
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0803975333
• ISBN 13: 9780803975330
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Does social policy reflect the social world? Or does it act as an instrument of control? What is the role of politics in social policy? This accessible and comprehensive textbook introduces social policy and outlines the conceptual and analytical tools essential to the understanding and investigation of social policy in any society, enabling the student to engage with the theoretical debates surrounding the discipline. Social Policy introduces and reviews key theoretical approaches used in social policy analysis, considering competing interpretations based on social democracy, neo-liberalism, and Marxism. It outlines radical critiques that address inequalities of gender, race, sexuality, and age in welfare provision and goes on to examine the issues and debates of social justice, citizenship, poverty, and universalism versus selectivism. Throughout there are a range of theoretical and practical tasks to aid the student. This volume will serve as a core textbook for students of social policy and social welfare in universities, colleges, and on professional training courses.

About the Author

Michael Lavalette is Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Liverpool and is the author of Child Employment in the Capitalist Labour Market. Alan Pratt is Principal Lecturer in Social Policy at the University of Central Lancashire and is co-editor of Social Welfare in Britain 1886/1986 (with R Pope).

CONTRIBUTORS

Yasmin Ali University of Central Lancashire

Tony Fagan Edgehill University College

Kevin Kearns University of Central Lancashire

Phil Lee Edge Hill University College

Andros Loizou University of Central Lancashire

Gerry Mooney University of Paisley

Tony Novak University of Liverpool

Laura Penketh University of Central Lancashire

Angelia R Wilson University of Manchester

Mike Wilson Edgehill University College

Kath Woodward Open University