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Peter Dwyer - An Introduction to Social Policy - 9781446207598 - V9781446207598
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An Introduction to Social Policy

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Description for An Introduction to Social Policy Paperback. Exploring essential topics, this text covers themes and issues for students studying social policy or related disciplines such as sociology, social work, or nursing and social care. Editor(s): Shaw, Sandra; Dwyer, Peter. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: JKS; JPQB. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 232 x 187 x 12. Weight in Grams: 414.
An Introduction to Social Policy explores essential welfare topics, themes and issues for students studying social policy or related disciplines such as sociology, social work, or nursing and social care.

- Part One examines key concepts including welfare, social justice, diversity and health and well-being.

- Part Two explores policy issues in relation to key stages of the lifecourse.

- Part Three takes a comparative perspective, discussing the international issues and supranational bodies that impact on British and European social policy today.

The concise chapters define ... Read more

This book is essential reading for all students of social policy and the social sciences, as well as those taking joint honours programmes in social work, sociology, criminology, politics and social care.

Peter Dwyer is Professor of Social Policy at the University of Salford.

Sandra Shaw is Senior Lecturer in Social Policy at the University of Salford.

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Product Details

Publisher
SAGE Publications Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781446207598
SKU
V9781446207598
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-2

Reviews for An Introduction to Social Policy
′A must read for any undergraduate Social Policy student! The depth and scope of topics addressed within the book is commendable′ - Jodie Croxall Lecturer and Programme Manager for Social Policy, Swansea Universit

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