The completely revised second edition of this highly respected textbook provides a comprehensive yet digestible and accessible introduction to the theoretical foundations, development and crucial areas of contemporary concern in social policy and welfare. Fully up to date, it provides a concise but thorough overview of the context for the provision of social welfare in contemporary Britain and beyond. Providing an integrated framework to highlight the relationships between theory, policy and practice, Introducing Social Policy examines social policy from a multi-disciplinary perspective. It therefore encourages a broad understanding of the importance of the subject within social policy itself, as well in social work, healthcare, education and beyond.
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'This key text is one of the most wide-ranging, detailed and reader-friendly introductions to social policy available.'
Martin Powell, Professor of Health and Social Policy, University of Birmingham
'This new edition of a major textbook is usefully updated to Gordon Brown's Britain and provides a wealth of information and insight into the world of social policy, its theoretical concepts and the policy areas it covers. Students and practitioners will find it a reliable and stimulating guide.
Richard Parry, Reader in Social Policy, University of Edinburgh
'An accessibly written, broad-ranging, introduction to many of the key themes and issues in British social policy and social welfare. Students will enjoy its structure and approach to historical and contemporary debates.'
Saul Becker, Professor of Social Policy & Social Care, University of Nottingham
What is social policy? How does it affect each of us every day, in all walks of life, from the professional to the personal? How are welfare concerns and dynamics shifting in our rapidly transforming nation and twenty-first century world? Why does social policy matter? Introducing Social Policy ensures you can answer these questions.
The completely revised second edition of this highly respected textbook provides a comprehensive yet digestible and accessible introduction to the development, theoretical foundations and crucial areas of contemporary concern in social policy and welfare. Fully up to date, it provides a concise but thorough overview of the context for the provision of social welfare in contemporary Britain and beyond.
Key features
New to this edition
`The book will be essential reading for undergraduates of social policy on dedicated programmes as well as related areas requiring a core social policy component, such as sociology, criminology, social work and nursing. It will also be of key interest for relevant A or AS level, BTEC or Access courses.
About the authors
Cliff Alcock was until recently Senior Lecturer in Social Policy at Coventry University
Guy Daly is Associate Dean in the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences at Coventry University
Edwin Griggs is part-time Lecturer in Social Policy at the Universities of Birmingham and Wolverhampton
Authors and Contributors
Guided Tour
Preface
Acknowledgements
1. Introduction – What is Social Policy?
Introduction to Part 1
Part 1: Historical development of welfare
2. Welfare before the state
3. The Welfare State Years: Consensus and Conflict
Concluding comment to Part 1
Introduction to Part 2
Part 2: Contemporary welfare
4. A ‘crisis’ of the welfare state
5. Making Policy
6. The Governance of Social Policy
7. Welfare within a Fragmented State - Devolved Social Policy
8. Paying for welfare
Concluding comment to Part 2
Introduction to Part 3
Part 3: Theorising and Researching Welfare
9. Political theory, the state, and welfare
10. Ideology, the state and welfare in Britain
11. Doing Social Research
Concluding comment to Part 3
Introduction to Part 4
Part 4: Welfare themes
12. Health Policy
13. Social Care
14. Housing Policy
15. Education
16. Work and Employment Policy
17. Pensions Policy
18. Family Policy
19. Social Divisions and Equal Opportunities Policies
20. Crime and Criminal Justice
21. The Living Environment
22. International Social Policy: Globalisation And The European Union
Concluding comment to Part 4
References
Glossary of terms
Index
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