Essays on the Welfare State - Softcover

Titmuss, Richard

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1447349547 ISBN 13: 9781447349549

Publisher: Policy Press, 2019

Synopsis

Richard Titmuss (1907-1973) was a pioneer in the field of social administration (now social policy) and this reissued classic contains a selection of his most famous writing on social issues. It covers subjects ranging from the position of women in society, changes in family life, and the social effects of industrialisation, to the problems of an ageing population, pensions, social security and taxation policy, and the development of the national health service. The book stands the test of time as representative of his thinking, and as an inspiration to those who wrestle with the complex issues of our welfare state.

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About the Author:

Richard Titmuss was Professor of Social Administration at the LSE from 1950 until his death in 1973. He played an important role in establishing social policy and administration as scientific disciplines both in this country and internationally: his thinking and writing helped to shape the British Welfare State. He was also an influential teacher and adviser to the British Labour party and many governments abroad. His publications span diverse subjects including social class inequalities in health and disease; demography; income distribution and social change; the cost of the National Health Service; and the economic and moral aspects of blood donation.

About this edition

• Publisher: Policy Press
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 1447349547
• ISBN 13: 9781447349549
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 212