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The State or the Market: Politics and Welfare in Contemporary Britain
Martin Loney
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Paperback. A revised and updated edition of this introduction to social welfare in contemporary Britain. It considers the central questions which have emerged from the break-up of the post-war political consensus around the welfare state and explores the different political and theoretical issues involved. Editor(s): Loney, Martin; Bocock, Robert; Clarke, John H.; Cochrane, Allan Douglas; Graham, Peggotty A. M.; Wilson, Michael J. Series: Published in Association with the Open University. Num Pages: 368 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJP; HBTB; JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 20. Weight in Grams: 431. "Includes bibliographical references and index. Commissioning organisation: edited by Martin Loney . [et al.]. 360 p. ill. 23 cm. Associated Names: Loney, Martin,. Associated Dates: 1944-. Paperback. As new. 2nd ed." Keywords: "Business, Finance & Law - Careers - Community Services,History - Social & Economic History - Health & Welfare,Subjects - Business, Finan"
This collection deals with the central questions which have emerged from the break-up of the postwar political consensus around the welfare state. A series of distinguished contributors, including exponents of alternative positions on welfare from the right, left and centre, examine key issues in the disputes over the relationship between the state and welfare.
This collection deals with the central questions which have emerged from the break-up of the postwar political consensus around the welfare state. A series of distinguished contributors, including exponents of alternative positions on welfare from the right, left and centre, examine key issues in the disputes over the relationship between the state and welfare.
Individual chapters both explore the different political and theoretical issues in the debate, and concentrate on their application in key areas of social policy. Particular attention is given to the role of social work, and public policy and the family. The final section of the ... Read more
The State or the Market is a set book on the Open University Course D211, Social Problems and Social Welfare.
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Format
Paperback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
Sage Publications Ltd
Condition
Used, Like New
Series
Published in Association with The Open University
Number of Pages
368
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780803986428
SKU
KEX0161869
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Reviews for The State or the Market: Politics and Welfare in Contemporary Britain
`has some very interesting and useful chapters which we shall all use in teaching′ - Journal of Social Policy Some reviews of the first edition: `the essays... provide fresh and interesting insights into the policy debate that has taken place since 1979...′ - Political Studies `the title ... Read more