"This original book relates justice and equity across all forms of social policy. It is especially timely given the social movement mobilisation towards social justice on a global scale." Professor Chris Rootes, University of Kent "A perceptive, illuminating analysis of the extra-parliamentary social movements that have reshaped the political and cultural landscape of modern Britain." Peter Tatchell, Human Rights Campaigner ... Read more"This original book relates justice and equity across all forms of social policy. It is especially timely given the social movement mobilisation towards social justice on a global scale." Professor Chris Rootes (University of Kent) "The relationship between social movements and welfare is crucial for an understanding of the conditions of the modern welfare state. In a most relevant and illuminating way Annetts et al. analyse these interrelated social phenomena; as welfare again - surely - will be a central political issue for years to come, the book provides the reader with profound insights regarding the role of social movements in relation to processes of social welfare and the welfare state." Dr Magnus Ring, Lund University, Sweden Show Less