Although references to stigma were commonplace in the field of social policy and elsewhere, the concept was often used in a rather imprecise way. Originally published in 1984, this book assesses the relevance of the concept of stigma for the study of social policy. Investigations of the concept within the welfare field have tended to be far too narrow in focus (i.e. the concept has been regarded as a technical problem which can be eradicated by greater adherence to the principle of universalism).
As a counter to this perspective, Robert Page argues that it is necessary to distinguish...
Although references to stigma were commonplace in the field of social policy and elsewhere, the concept was often used in a rather imprecise way. O...
