{"product_id":"understanding-the-mixed-economy-of-welfare","title":"Understanding the Mixed Economy of Welfare","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThe mixed economy of welfare involving private, voluntary, and informal sectors has become increasingly important. This revised edition of Powell's textbook provides an updated perspective on the MEW and SDW in the context of the UK Coalition and Conservative governments, with a conceptual framework that links them to debates on topics such as Open Public Services, Big Society, Any Qualified Provider, Private Finance Initiative (PFI), and Public Private Partnerships (PPP). It is a valuable resource for students of social policy, social welfare, and social work. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 250 pages\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 16 January 2019\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bristol University Press\u003cbr\u003e\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs the state withdraws from welfare provision, the mixed economy of welfare, involving private, voluntary, and informal sectors, has become increasingly important. This second edition of Powell's acclaimed textbook on the subject brings together a wealth of respected contributors. New features of this revised edition include:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn updated perspective on the mixed economy of welfare (MEW) and social division of welfare (SDW) in the context of UK Coalition and Conservative governments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA conceptual framework that links the MEW and SDW with debates on topics of major current interest such as 'Open Public Services,' 'Big Society,' 'Any Qualified Provider,' 'Private Finance Initiative (PFI)' and 'Public Private Partnerships (PPP).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContaining helpful features such as summaries, questions for discussion, further reading suggestions, and electronic resources, this will be a valuable introductory resource for students of social policy, social welfare, and social work at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 438g\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 237 x 163 x 14 (mm)\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781447333227\n                            \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEdition number\u003c\/strong\u003e: Second Edition\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shulph Ink","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44101455839482,"sku":"9781447333227","price":22.48,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/3480ca73cb9b660f4ddf2b1d16c94f6b.jpg?v=1624665752","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/understanding-the-mixed-economy-of-welfare","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}