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Modernising the welfare state: The Blair legacy
Martin Powell
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Description for Modernising the welfare state: The Blair legacy
Paperback. This book, the third in Martin Powell's New Labour trilogy, analyses the legacy of Tony Blair's government for social policy, focusing on the extent to which it has changed the UK welfare state. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JKSB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 161 x 18. Weight in Grams: 476.
Tony Blair was the longest serving Labour Prime Minister in British history. This book, the third in a trilogy of books on New Labour edited by Martin Powell, analyses the legacy of his government for social policy, focusing on the extent to which it has changed the UK welfare state. Drawing on both conceptual and empirical evidence, the book offers forward-looking speculation on emerging and future welfare issues. The book's high-profile contributors examine the content and extent of change. They explore which of the elements of modernisation matter for their area. Which sectors saw the greatest degree of change? Do ... Read more
Tony Blair was the longest serving Labour Prime Minister in British history. This book, the third in a trilogy of books on New Labour edited by Martin Powell, analyses the legacy of his government for social policy, focusing on the extent to which it has changed the UK welfare state. Drawing on both conceptual and empirical evidence, the book offers forward-looking speculation on emerging and future welfare issues. The book's high-profile contributors examine the content and extent of change. They explore which of the elements of modernisation matter for their area. Which sectors saw the greatest degree of change? Do ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Policy Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
Bristol, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781847420398
SKU
V9781847420398
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50
About Martin Powell
Martin Powell is Professor of Health and Social Policy at the Health Services Management Centre, University of Birmingham.
Reviews for Modernising the welfare state: The Blair legacy
"This book builds on the established reputation of Powell's previous two collections on the Blair governments. It will be eagerly awaited by students looking for an informed and comprehensive analysis of Labour's achievements over the last decade." Pete Alcock, Professor of Social Policy and Administration, University of Birmingham "For anyone who wants to understand welfare under New Labour and future ... Read more