Social Policy
John Et Al Baldock
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Description for Social Policy
Paperback. The fourth edition of this well-respected textbook includes three new chapters on the history and development of social policy, making social policy in a global context, and how to research and write about social policy. It is up-to-date with the coalition government's welfare agenda, and remains the best introduction to social policy available. Editor(s): Baldock, John; Manning, Nick; Vickerstaff, Sarah; Mitton, Lavinia. Num Pages: 592 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JKS; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 261 x 197 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1096.
What is social policy, and why are welfare systems important? How have they been affected by the global financial crisis? The fourth edition of this well-respected textbook provides an excellent introduction to social policy in the twenty-first century. Expert contributors examine the development, delivery, and implications of welfare, as well as the social and economic context by which it is shaped. With numerous helpful learning features and an attractive two-colour text design it is an ideal starting point for students new to the subject, and for those looking to take their learning further. The fourth edition includes ... Read more
What is social policy, and why are welfare systems important? How have they been affected by the global financial crisis? The fourth edition of this well-respected textbook provides an excellent introduction to social policy in the twenty-first century. Expert contributors examine the development, delivery, and implications of welfare, as well as the social and economic context by which it is shaped. With numerous helpful learning features and an attractive two-colour text design it is an ideal starting point for students new to the subject, and for those looking to take their learning further. The fourth edition includes ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
592
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
Number of Pages
592
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780199570843
SKU
V9780199570843
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-2
About John Et Al Baldock
John Baldock is Professor of Social Policy and Pro-Vice Chancellor at the University of Kent Nick Manning is Professor of Social Policy and Sociology and Head of the Institute of Mental Heath at the University of Nottingham Sarah Vickerstaff is Professor of Work and Employment and Deputy Head of the School of Social Policy, Sociology, and Social Research ... Read more
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