Exploring Welfare Debates: Key Concepts and Questions

ISBN-13: 9781447326564 / Angielski / Miękka / 2017 / 282 str.

Lee Gregory

Opis

An introductory guide aimed at students of social policy, both beginning and more advanced, this book presents clear explanations of the major concepts that are at the core of the study and application of social policy. Each entry describes the concept and shows how it is applied in policy; each chapter also includes a range of tasks and exercises designed to push students to think more deeply about the ideas that drive their discipline.

Spis treści

Introduction; What is welfare and why pursue it?; Who recieves welfare support, and for what?; Who should provide welfare support?; Is universal provision sustainable?; How does policy shape the experience of welfare support?; Is the welfare state always in crisis?; How does risk change the welfare state?; Is social policy about control?; Conclusion.