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On the Margins of Inclusion
David Smith
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Description for On the Margins of Inclusion
paperback. This book offers an account of how groups of economically marginal people have adapt and negotiate the offerings of a 'post industrial' labour market and a welfare system geared towards reintegrating them into formal employment. Through close ethnographic study it highlights collective strategies and responses to labour and welfare changes. Series: Studies in Poverty, Inequality and Social Exclusion Series. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; JFF; JKSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156. .
On the margins of inclusion explores the notion of 'social exclusion' from the perspective of those deemed to be 'socially excluded' and provides a compelling and vivid portrait of lives at the insecure, low-paid end of the labour market. The ethnography is used to illuminate key issues in sociology and social policy and to tackle debates and controversies that are central to current discussions on the appropriate role and function of state welfare. A thorough discussion of current policies to address social exclusion and area regeneration is woven into the fieldwork analysis. On the margins of inclusion is essential ... Read more
On the margins of inclusion explores the notion of 'social exclusion' from the perspective of those deemed to be 'socially excluded' and provides a compelling and vivid portrait of lives at the insecure, low-paid end of the labour market. The ethnography is used to illuminate key issues in sociology and social policy and to tackle debates and controversies that are central to current discussions on the appropriate role and function of state welfare. A thorough discussion of current policies to address social exclusion and area regeneration is woven into the fieldwork analysis. On the margins of inclusion is essential ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
Series
Studies in Poverty, Inequality and Social Exclusion Series
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781861346001
SKU
V9781861346001
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About David Smith
David Smith's research interests include the evolution of the social exclusion concept, the social consequences of industrial and occupational change, welfare reform and comparative social policy. His research for On the margins of inclusion was conducted while at the Department of Social and Political Science, Royal Holloway College, University of London, UK.
Reviews for On the Margins of Inclusion
"This is a well-argued and at times, passionately written book that voices its dismay at the current state of Britain's post-industrial labour market and benefit system ... I would highly recommend this book to anyone interested in issues surrounding marginality and exclusion in the post-industrial city." Urban Studies "David Smith ably weaves a narrative on how changing labour markets and ... Read more