An Introduction To Social Policy

Author : Peter Dwyer
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1446291650
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book An Introduction to Social Policy written by Peter Dwyer and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2013-03-15 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Introduction to Social Policy explores essential welfare topics, themes and issues for students studying social policy or related disciplines such as sociology, social work, or nursing and social care. - Part One examines key concepts including welfare, social justice, diversity and health and well-being. - Part Two explores policy issues in relation to key stages of the lifecourse. - Part Three takes a comparative perspective, discussing the international issues and supranational bodies that impact on British and European social policy today. The concise chapters define the key terms and outline the central debates, giving students a fundamental foundation for their degree. Chapter overviews and summaries guide readers through the book, and questions for reflection conclude each chapter to test readers′ knowledge. This book is essential reading for all students of social policy and the social sciences, as well as those taking joint honours programmes in social work, sociology, criminology, politics and social care. Peter Dwyer is Professor of Social Policy at the University of Salford. Sandra Shaw is Senior Lecturer in Social Policy at the University of Salford.

Author : Daniel Beland
Publisher : Polity
ISBN 13 : 0745645844
Total Pages : 210 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book What is Social Policy? written by Daniel Beland and published by Polity. This book was released on 2010-09-14 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From housing, pensions and family benefits, to health care, unemployment insurance and social assistance, the welfare state is a key aspect of our lives. This book provides a concise political and sociological introduction to social policy, helping readers to grasp the nature of social programs and the political struggles surrounding them.

Author : Kenneth Blakemore
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780335208487
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Social Policy written by Kenneth Blakemore and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An overview of developments in social policy and welfare, this text offers chapters on social security, education, health, housing and environment, and community care. The history and principles of British social policy are also included.

Author : Stephen Sinclair
Publisher : Policy Press
ISBN 13 : 1447313925
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Introduction to Social Policy Analysis written by Stephen Sinclair and published by Policy Press. This book was released on 2016-02-24 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a political climate that is ever more focused on austerity and efficiency, it is crucial that those who advocate for, support, and implement social policy know how to analyze it and understand its effects, successes, and failures. This volume offers a clear introduction to social policy analysis, starting from the question of why social policy analysis is worthwhile, then moving on to how it can be used to consider approaches to a wide range of social welfare issues.

Author : Blakemore, Ken
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
ISBN 13 : 0335246621
Total Pages : 378 pages
Book Rating : 4.25/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Social Policy: An Introduction written by Blakemore, Ken and published by McGraw-Hill Education (UK). This book was released on 2013-10-01 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What are social policies? How are social policies created and implemented? Why do certain policies exist? The fourth edition of this highly respected textbook provides a clear andengaging introduction to social policy. The book has been thoroughly updated to include: Changes in social policy introduced by the Coalition government Incorporation of an international perspective throughout, as well as anew chapter: The global social policy environment Updated pedagogy to stimulate thought and learning Comprehensive glossary Social Policy is essential reading for students beginning or building on theirstudy of social policy or welfare. The wide-ranging coverage of topics meansthat the book holds broad appeal for a number of subject areas includinghealth, social policy, criminology, education, social work and sociology. "This textbook has always been a useful teaching resource because it combines substantial and engaging analysis with 'stand alone' extracts. The new edition adds a chapter on global social policy, updates on the Coalition Government and guides to what is in the book. The added activities are well thought out and can be adapted or expanded to suit the needs of particular students." Hedley Bashforth, Teaching Fellow in Social Policy, University of Bath, UK "Social Policy: An Introduction, now in its fourth edition and eleventh year, will remain a core social policy text on reading lists across the country due to its well written and comprehensive nature. Completely revised, it has been updated and extended to reflect contemporary developments in social policy, including the policy implications of the Coalition Government, and now includes a chapter on global social policy environments reflecting the continued internationalisation of social policy debates. Updated pedagogical features, which include activities for the reader, learning outcomes at the start of each chapter and detailed case studies throughout, enhance this thought-provoking and stimulating text." Dr Liam Foster, University of Sheffield, UK "This book provides, as it states, an introduction to the field and does so by adopting a highly attractive pedagogic style that evidences, at every turn, a sensitivity to the approaches to learning of contemporary students. Although it is tailored to meet the needs of primarily first year specialist students, it is equally suitable for those on other programmes who are taking an option in social policy. Because the book anticipates theoretical issues and debates and students will confront as they progress to a more advanced level, it will also retain value as be a longer-term reference resource. I will certainly be citing it on a second year core course I teach. It is immediately clear that a great deal of thought has been invested into designing this book. What Blakemore and Warwick-Booth have produced is a clearly laid out and well-structured analysis of impressive breadth that is a readily accessible learning instrument both for student and teacher. Importantly, it provides numerous opportunities to experiment with new ways of approaching the teaching of the subject. Each chapter sets out clearly expressed learning outcomes with a fair balance of theoretical and empirical concerns. Visual displays in box material, graphs and flow charts provides a most effective means for absorbing the large amount of ground covered. There is good incorporation of statistical material and up to date policy developments. Students are also encouraged to exploit useful links to internet and other media sites. Particularly attractive from a teaching point of view are the range of tasks set for the students which are aimed clearly at rapid capacity building. Chapters end by listing the key terms and concepts addressed to aid revision of material. This is repeated in the glossary at the end of the book. Most of the materials are derived from the British context, but there is also a secondary focus on EU member states and beyond, as well as a good chapter on global social policy." Steen Mangen, Department of Social Policy, London School of Economics and Political Science, UK

Author : James Midgley
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 9780761915614
Total Pages : 570 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Handbook of Social Policy written by James Midgley and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2000 with total page 570 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprises 33 papers grouped under five themes: The Nature of social policy; The History of social policy; Social policy and the social services; The Political economy of social policy; and International and future perspectives on social policy.

Author : Jonathan Dickens
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317702395
Total Pages : 259 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Social Work and Social Policy written by Jonathan Dickens and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-01-27 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An understanding of social policy is vital for engaging practically with social work values, and dealing with political and ethical questions about responsibility, rights and our understanding of ‘the good society’. This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to social policy, tailored to the needs of a social work audience. The new edition of this popular and accessible text analyses current policies and policy themes relevant to social work, and locates them in the context of fundamental social policy principles and debates. It discusses the nature of social policy and its relationship to social work, and covers essential themes such as: - service user participation and involvement - the balance between individual, societal and state responsibility for people’s wellbeing - the interactions of the state, the private sector, voluntary organisations and the family - the relationships between needs, rights and choices - the purposes and challenges of professional social work - the meanings of ‘equality’, ‘prevention’ and ‘personalisation’. Each chapter ends with activities for reflection and analysis, and suggestions for further reading. Social Work and Social Policy is invaluable for students undertaking social work qualifying courses, all of whom are required to demonstrate an understanding of the social policy contexts of practice.

Author : Richard Morris Titmuss
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Social Policy written by Richard Morris Titmuss and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 1974 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Hartley Dean
Publisher : Polity
ISBN 13 : 0745651771
Total Pages : 170 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Social Policy written by Hartley Dean and published by Polity. This book was released on 2012-05-21 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing a short and lively introduction for all students new to social policy, this text analyses how healthcare and education, jobs and money and even physical and emotional security are mediated through social policy.

Author : Steve Cunningham
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1844453014
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Social Policy and Social Work: An Introduction written by Steve Cunningham and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2012-07-06 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introduction to social policy for social work students.