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9780199570843
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Oxford University Press
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Encyclopaedias & Reference Works
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Paperback
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2011
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What is social policy, and why are welfare systems important? How have they been affected by the global financial crisis? The fourth edition of this well-respected textbook provides an excellent introduction to social policy in the twenty-first century. Expert contributors examine the development, delivery, and implications of welfare, as well as the social and economic context by which it is shaped. With numerous helpful learning features and an attractive two-colour text design it is an ideal starting point for students new to the subject, and for those looking to take their learning further. The fourth edition includes three new chapters on the history and development of social policy, making social policy in a global context, and how to research and write about social policy. It is up-to-date with the coalition government's social policy agenda, and offers increased coverage of the important issues of equality, gender, ethnicity, migration, globalization and sustainability. Social Policy is also supported by an accompanying Online Resource Centre with the following features: - Updates on recent developments in the field - Searchable glossary - Web links Key Features Combining broad coverage with the expertise of a respected team of contributors, this is the most comprehensive and authoritative introduction to social policy available All chapters have been updated with the effects of the financial crisis, and give consideration to the coalition government's social policy agenda Student learning is aided by helpful learning features, a two-colour text design, and an accompanying Online Resource Centre Three new chapters on 'The history and development of social policy', 'Making social policy in a global context' and 'How to research and write about social policy' An increased focus on the key issues of equality, gender, ethnicity, migration, globalization, and sustainability throughout the text All chapters have been updated in light of the financial crisis and the social policies of the coalition government The structure of the book has been revised to better aid student understanding and to map onto social policy courses
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