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This short book is intended to put a case for reform of social security benefits in Britain. This is not a comprehensive study of benefits in Britain. It is a short, up-to-date review of problems in the benefits system. It nails some misunderstandings about the benefits system. Then it goes on discuss the real problems, and makes proposals for reform that could help to make those problems less serious.
About the Author: Paul Spicker is Emeritus Professor of Public Policy at the Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen. His research has included studies of poverty, need, disadvantage and service delivery. His books on social policy for Policy Press have discussed poverty, social security and the theory of social policy, and include a leading textbook, ‘Social Policy: Theory and Practice’.
Title: What's wrong with social security benefits?
Publisher: Policy Press
Publication Date: 2017
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good