Beschreibung:
By looking at contemporary concerns about access to social welfare, this book examines how individuals and groups come to be defined as in need, at risk or deserving of welfare.
Introduction John Clarke and Mary Langan, both at University of Open University 1. The Contested Concept of Need Mary Langan, The Open University 2. Rationing Health Care Mary Langan, The Open University 3. Whose Needs, Whose Resources? Accessing Social Care Marian Barnes, University of Birmingham 4. Children's Needs: Who Decides? Esther Saraga, The Open University 5. 'Give 'em What They Deserve': The Young Offender and Youth Justice Policy John Muncie, The Open University 6. Legitimate Membership of the Welfare Community Lydia Morris, University of Essex 7. Review John Clarke and Mary Langan