Mastering social welfare

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Mastering social welfare

Pat Young

(Macmillan master series)

Macmillan, 2000

4th ed

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Social welfare

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 384-398) and index

Publisher : Palgrave (formerly Macmillan)

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Mastering Social Welfare provides a comprehensive introduction to social issues and welfare in Britain, and is written for all caring, welfare, social work and nursery nurse courses. It describes and analyses contemporary social issues such as unemployment, homelessness and disability, providing vivid illustrations of the impact of these issues on people's lives. The book also provides a historical context and up-to-date information and analysis of all aspects of provision of social welfare. Areas covered include social security, education and health care.

Table of Contents

People in Society.- Family Life.- Poverty and Welfare.- Unemployment.- Housing and Homelessness.- Living in Cities.- Schooling in Britain.- Personal Social Services.- Community Care.- Children and Young People in Need.- Mental Health Issues.- Learning Disability.- Old Age.- Disability.- Health and Health Services.- The Voluntary Sector.- Policy Issues in Welfare.

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