The Short Guide To Social Policy
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The Short Guide To Social Policy
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Author : John Hudson
language : en
Publisher: Policy Press
Release Date : 2015-09-18
The Short Guide To Social Policy written by John Hudson and has been published by Policy Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-09-18 with Political Science categories.
This fully updated edition of an essential introductory text offers a concise guide to the key structures and concepts in social policy and is now supplemented by unique and innovative digital content that adds depth and provides a truly integrated way of learning. It is accompanied by a digital app, which is free to download and use with the book, that includes short videos with commentary, interactive charts and ‘unboxed’ examples that expand key issues raised in the text, enabling students to engage more deeply with statistical information. The book draws on examples from around the world and focuses on explaining key terms and introducing key debates. Written by experienced authors and teachers, the text explores the five pillars of welfare; social security, employment, education, health and housing, and this new edition adds a further chapter providing an overview of other fields such as criminal justice, social care and family policy. This will be an invaluable resource for students new to social policy.
The Short Guide To Social Policy
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Author : John Hudson
language : en
Publisher: Policy Press
Release Date : 2015-09-18
The Short Guide To Social Policy written by John Hudson and has been published by Policy Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-09-18 with Political Science categories.
Drawing on examples from around the globe, this book provides a broad overview of the variety of policy frameworks that different countries have developed in the fields of health, housing, education, employment and social security.
Introduction To Social Policy Analysis
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Author : Stephen Sinclair
language : en
Publisher: Policy Press
Release Date : 2016-02-24
Introduction To Social Policy Analysis written by Stephen Sinclair and has been published by Policy Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-02-24 with Political Science categories.
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.
Social Policy For Social Work Social Care And The Caring Professions
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Author : Mr Steve Hothersall
language : en
Publisher: Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
Release Date : 2012-12-28
Social Policy For Social Work Social Care And The Caring Professions written by Mr Steve Hothersall and has been published by Ashgate Publishing, Ltd. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-28 with Political Science categories.
Since devolution in 1999, social policy within Scotland has burgeoned. The Scottish Parliament has a range of powers in relation to key policy areas including social work, education, health, child care, child protection, law and home affairs, and housing. These powers and the existence of a distinct legal tradition in Scotland means that social work practice has developed a distinctive style, attuned to the particular needs of Scotland. Scottish distinctiveness however, has rarely been properly represented in textbooks on either social policy or social work. This innovative text offers comprehensive coverage of the discipline of social policy and its central relevance to social work, social care and related practice in Scotland. Designed to complement teaching and study associated with the new Honours degree in Social Work (Scottish Executive 2003), it fills a notable gap in the literature on this subject and will be essential reading for students, professionals and academics within a variety of health and social care occupations.
The Short Guide To Environmental Policy
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Author : Carolyn Snell
language : en
Publisher: Policy Press
Release Date : 2014-04-16
The Short Guide To Environmental Policy written by Carolyn Snell and has been published by Policy Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-04-16 with Political Science categories.
Some have argued that the rate and scale of human-induced global environmental change is so significant that it now constitutes a new geological epoch in the Earth’s history called the Anthropocene (Zalasiewicz et al, 2011; Steffen et al, 2011). More than ever, there is a need to have appropriate and effective environmental policies that address the challenges of climate change, biodiversity, food, water and energy insecurity, environmental pollution, poverty alleviation and environmental equity. The short guide to environmental policy provides a concise introduction to post-war environmental policies, bringing together perspectives from a range of fields including economics, sociology, politics and social policy. It covers a broad range of issues, including causes and effects of contemporary environmental issues, policy approaches to addressing environmental problems, challenges to implementing environmental policies and future environmental challenges. This book is an essential introduction to all those interested in how policies can address environmental problems.
Social Policy In Challenging Times
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Author : Kevin Farnsworth
language : en
Publisher: Policy Press
Release Date : 2011
Social Policy In Challenging Times written by Kevin Farnsworth and has been published by Policy Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Political Science categories.
Bringing together a range of expert contributions, this book is the first to address the relationship between the economic crisis and social policy within an international context. The key lesson to emerge is that 'the crisis' is better understood as a variety of crises, each mediated by national context.
Social Policy
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Author : Hugh Bochel
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2020-07-12
Social Policy written by Hugh Bochel and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-07-12 with Political Science categories.
This thoroughly revised and expanded new edition provides a comprehensive introduction to contemporary social policy and addresses its historical, theoretical and contextual foundations as well as contemporary policy issues relating to health, education and welfare as well as the impact of Brexit. Divided into four parts, it opens with a survey of the socio-economic, political and governmental contexts within which social policy operates, before moving on to look at the historical development of the subject. The third section examines contemporary aspects of providing welfare, whilst the final part covers European and wider international developments. The text explores the major topics and areas in contemporary social policy, for example: work and welfare; education; adult health and social care; children and families; crime and criminal justice; health; housing; race; disability; social care; and includes new chapters on class as well as comparative social policy. Issues are addressed throughout in a lively and accessible style, and examples are richly illustrated to encourage the student to engage with theory and content and to help highlight the relevance of social policy in our understanding of modern society. It is packed with features including ‘Spotlight’, ‘Discussion and review’ and ‘Controversy and debate’ boxes, as well as further readings and recommended websites. A comprehensive glossary also provides explanations of key terms and abbreviations. This is an essential textbook for undergraduate students taking courses in social policy and related subjects such as criminology, health studies, politics, sociology, nursing, youth and social work.
Managing Social Change And Social Policy In Greater China
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Author : Ka-Ho Mok
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-11-07
Managing Social Change And Social Policy In Greater China written by Ka-Ho Mok and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-11-07 with Political Science categories.
East Asia is at the heart of the global economic transformation, and the countries of the region are witnessing rapidly changing labour markets, alongside the pressure to cut production costs and lower taxes in order to become successful ‘competition states’. These changes have resulted in increased welfare demands which governments, organizations and agencies across the region have had to address. This book examines welfare regimes in the Greater China region, encompassing mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan. In so doing, it explores the ways in which the rapid growth and internationalisation of the economy across Greater China is presenting new social policy challenges that governments, social welfare organizations and agencies in the region are having to respond to. Rather than simply describing and categorising welfare systems, the contributors to this volume add to our understanding of how one of the major economic transformations of the contemporary era in East Asia is shaping welfare provision in the region. In turn, in this context of economic change, they examine the new strategies and measures that have been adopted in order to reduce the heavy burden on the state in terms of welfare provision, whilst also attempting to diversify funding and provision sources to meet the pressing welfare needs. Based upon extensive fieldwork by leading scholars of social policy, this book will appeal to students and scholars of Asian social policy, comparative development and social policy, social welfare and Chinese studies.
Handbook On East Asian Social Policy
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Author : Misa Izuhara
language : en
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Release Date : 2013-01-01
Handbook On East Asian Social Policy written by Misa Izuhara and has been published by Edward Elgar Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-01-01 with Social Science categories.
Dramatic socio-economic transformations over the last two decades have brought social policy and social welfare issues to prominence in many East Asian societies. Since the 1990s and in response to national as well as global pressure, there have been substantial developments and reforms in social policy in the region but the development paths have been uneven. Until recently, comparative analysis of East Asian social policy tends to have focused on the established welfare state of Japan and the emerging welfare regimes of four Tiger Economies. Much of the recent debate indeed preceded Chinas re-emergence onto the world economy. In this context, this Handbook brings China more fully into the contemporary social policy debates in East Asia. Organised around five themes from welfare state developments, to theories and methodologies, to current social policy issues, the Handbook presents original research from leading specialists in the fields, and provides a fresh and updated perspective to the study of social policy. Providing a comparative international approach, this Handbook will appeal to academics, researchers and students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels working in the fields of social policy, as well as policy makers and practitioners who are interested in social policy lessons from other societies.
An Introduction To Social Policy
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Author : Peter Dwyer
language : en
Publisher: SAGE
Release Date : 2013-03-15
An Introduction To Social Policy written by Peter Dwyer and has been published by SAGE this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-03-15 with Political Science categories.
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.