The Short Guide to Social Policy (Short Guides) - Softcover

John Hudson; Stefan Kuhner; Stuart Lowe

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1447325680 ISBN 13: 9781447325680

Publisher: Policy Press, 2015

Synopsis

This fully updated edition of an essential introductory text offers a concise guide to the key structures and concepts in social policy and is now supplemented by unique and innovative digital content that adds depth and provides a truly integrated way of learning. It is accompanied by a digital app, which is free to download and use with the book, that includes short videos with commentary, interactive charts and unboxed examples that expand key issues raised in the text, enabling students to engage more deeply with statistical information. The book draws on examples from around the world and focuses on explaining key terms and introducing key debates. Written by experienced authors and teachers, the text explores the five pillars of welfare; social security, employment, education, health and housing, and this new edition adds a further chapter providing an overview of other fields such as criminal justice, social care and family policy. This will be an invaluable resource for students new to social policy.

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Review:

"This well-written and accessible text steps outside the usual concerns of the UK welfare state to deliver a highly original perspective focusing on key goals, delivery mechanisms and policy dilemmas. This makes it the ideal introduction and 'short guide' to social policy." --Professor Martin Powell, University of Birmingham

"At last, a social policy textbook which builds from the basics to provide a comprehensive overview of the key pillars of the welfare state. Essential reading for all students (and a helpful reminder for those who teach them!)." --Jon Glasby, Director, Health Services Management Centre, University of Birmingham

"This is an ideal source of basic information, covering current debates and controversies and explaining concepts simply without over-simplifying them. It is an excellent introduction to social policy." --Robert Adams, Professor of Social Work, University of Teesside

About the Author:

John Hudson is Senior Lecturer in Social Policy in the Department of Social Policy & Social Work at the University of York. His main interests are in the areas of comparative social policy, political economy of welfare and the policy making process. Stefan Kühner is Senior Lecturer in Social Policy at the University of York. His main interest centres on comparative and international social policy with emphasis on the policies and politics of welfare state change. Stuart Lowe is Senior Lecturer in Social Policy at the University of York. Together they have extensive experience of teaching and researching social policy across wide range of policy fields.

About this edition

• Publisher: Policy Press
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1447325680
• ISBN 13: 9781447325680
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 152