Built on the core concepts of social justice, individual rights, equality of opportunity and public participation in decision making, this volume provides an analysis of the changing needs and demands in welfare; the debate about public and private provision and the interface between family, work and community.

Contributors. Editora s Note. Acknowledgements. Introduction: Social Policy in Perspective. Part 1: New Frameworks for the Twenty First Century. 1. The UK in a Changing World: The Commission on Social Justice. 2. What is Social Justice? The Commission on Social Justice. 3. What are Human Needs? Ian Gough. 4. Citizenship, Rights, Welfare: Raymond Plant. 5. The Role of the Public Sector and Public Expenditure: Dan Corry. Part 2: Issues and Debates in Social Policy. . 6. Family Policy: Guidelines and Goals: Anna Coote, Harriet Harman and Patricia Hewitt. 7. Men and Their Children: Adrienne Burgess and Sandy Ruxton. 8. Act Local: Social Justice From the Bottom Up: David Donnison. 9. Building Social Capital: Mai Wann. 10. Racial Equality: Colour, Culture and Justice: Tariq Modood. 11. Bridging the Gap Between Them and Us: Anna Coote. 12. Citizensa Juries: Anna Coote and Jo Lenaghan. Part 3: Service Design and Delivery. 13. Understanding Quality: Anna Coote. 14. Beyond the Citizena s Charter: Ian Bynoe. 15. Better Health for All: Anna Coote and David J. Hunter. 16. Rationing and Rights in Health Care: Jo Lenaghan. Index.