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Social Policy in the Modern World: A Comparative Text
Michael Hill
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Description for Social Policy in the Modern World: A Comparative Text
Hardcover. Written in a concise and accessible style by Michael Hill, this textprovides a coherent, thematic account of social policy in the modern world. Takes a comparative approach, considering the ways in which different countries approach social policies. Num Pages: 328 pages, 10 illustrations. BIC Classification: JFF; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 164 x 24. Weight in Grams: 610.
Written in a concise and accessible style by Michael Hill, this textprovides a coherent, thematic account of social policy in the modern world.
Written in a concise and accessible style by Michael Hill, this textprovides a coherent, thematic account of social policy in the modern world.
- Takes a comparative approach, considering the ways in which different countries approach social policies.
- Discusses the applicability of comparative theory in social policy
- Examines individual policy areas, including social security, employment policy, health services, social care and education.
- Provides a comparative exploration of current issues in social policy, such as the implications of ageing societies and the impact of global forces.
- Written in a concise and accessible style by Michael ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
Number of Pages
324
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781405127233
SKU
V9781405127233
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99-50
About Michael Hill
Michael Hill is Emeritus Professor at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, Visiting Professor at the University of Brighton and Visiting Lecturer at Queen Mary College, University of London. His recent publications include Understanding Social Policy (7th edition, Blackwell, 2003), The Public Policy Process (2005), Implementing Public Policy (with Peter Hupe, 2002) and Local Authority Social Services (editor, Blackwell, 2000). ... Read more
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