Social policy : themes and approaches
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Social policy : themes and approaches
Prentice Hall/Harvester Wheatsheaf, 1995
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
"Social Policy: Themes and Approaches" is a thematic introduction to the concepts underlying the provision of social welfare and the processes by which welfare is organised and delivered. Drawing on materials from a range of disciplines, including sociology, political theory, economic, public and social administration, the book introduces the student to the vocabulary of the subject and the main debates,. It therefore prepares them for a better understanding of material set in the context of particular countries, services or professional fields.
Table of Contents
Preface: The Study of Social Policy. UNDERSTANDING SOCIAL POLICY. 1. The Nature of Social Policy. 2. The Social Context of Welfare. 3. Problems and Responses. 4. Welfare Strategies. 5. Explaining Social Policies. 6. Welfare States. PROCESS: THE ORGANISATION AND DELIVERY OF WELFARE. 7. The Policy Process. 8. Delivering Welfare. 9. The Organisations of Welfare. 10. Providing Services. 11. The Demand for Services. 12. Receiving Welfare. 13. Comparing Welfare Systems. RESEARCH AND EVALUATION IN SOCIAL POLICY. 14. Research for Policy. 15. Evaluating Social Policy. Appendices
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