Social Security in Britain

ISBN-13: 9780333729793 / Angielski / Miękka / 1999 / 240 str.

Stephen Mckay; Karen Rowlingson

Opis

Social Security in Britain provides a comprehensive and up-to-date analysis of the social security system in Britain. As well as covering the historical and comparative context, the book explains today's complex system in simple terms. Current issues, such as the policy debate around welfare reform and the effects of the social security system on individuals and families, are also discussed. Social science students, academics and professionals in many fields will find this book an invaluable guide.

Spis treści

The Aims of Social Security Policy.- The International Context.- The Historical Context.- The British System Today.- Who Receives Benefits?.- Benefits to Meet Specific Costs of Living.- Delivering Benefits.- The Effects of Social Security.- Social Security Reform.- Conclusions.- Annex: Data Sources Relevant to Social Security.- References.

O autorze

STEPHEN McKAY is Principal Research Fellow at the Policy Studies Institute.

KAREN ROWLINGSON is Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Derby.