Social policy in the modern world : a comparative text
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Social policy in the modern world : a comparative text
Blackwell, 2006
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [286]-303) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Written in a concise and accessible style by Michael Hill, this textprovides a coherent, thematic account of social policy in the modern world.
Takes a comparative approach, considering the ways in which different countries approach social policies.
Discusses the applicability of comparative theory in social policy
Examines individual policy areas, including social security, employment policy, health services, social care and education.
Provides a comparative exploration of current issues in social policy, such as the implications of ageing societies and the impact of global forces.
Written in a concise and accessible style by Michael Hill, who is also the author of Blackwell's Understanding Social Policy, now in its seventh edition.
Table of Contents
Preface. Glossary.
Part I: Generalisations.
1. Introducing the Comparative Study of Social Policy.
2. Comparative Theory.
3. Policy Processes.
Part II: Policy Areas.
4. Social Security.
5. Employment Policy.
6. Health Services.
7. Social Care.
8. Education.
Part III: Social Policy Issues.
9. Social Divisions.
10. Gender divisions.
11. Ethnic divisions.
12. Ageing societies.
13. Conclusions: Global developments.
References.
Index
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