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Understanding Theories and Concepts in Social Policy
Understanding Theories and Concepts in Social Policy
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This second edition of the textbook helps students grasp the real-life implications of social policy theory by demonstrating its relevance to political and policy debates and practice. It includes consideration of contemporary shifts in welfare ideologies, fresh reflections on migration, conditionality, resilience, social justice, and human rights, and real-life examples from UK and international politics and policy.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 27 February 2024
Publisher: Bristol University Press
This lively and accessible second edition helps students to grasp the real-life implications of social policy theory, demonstrating its relevance to political and policy debates and practice. The updated text includes consideration of contemporary shifts in welfare ideologies in the context of global austerity and the UK Coalition and Conservative governments since 2010. With a new chapter focusing on critical debates about disability, sexuality, and the environment, this textbook also includes fresh reflections on migration, conditionality, resilience, social justice, and human rights. Key features include:
• real-life examples from UK and international politics and policy to explain and illuminate the significance of social policy theory;
• key questions for student reflection and engagement; and
• bulleted chapter summaries and annotated further readings at the end of every chapter.
This new edition is a dynamic, engaging, and valuable introduction to the key theoretical perspectives and concepts deployed in social policy.
Dimension: 244 x 170 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781447338383
Edition number: Second Edition
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