Beschreibung:
In this fifth edition of the best-selling core introductory textbook, Pete Alcock and Lee Gregory provide a comprehensive and engaging introduction to social policy. Continuing with the unbeaten narrative style and accessible approach of the previous editions, the authors explore the major topics of social policy in a clear and digestible way. By breaking down the complexities behind policy developments and their outcomes, the book demonstrates the relationship between core areas of policy and the society we live in. This new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to cover the impact of Brexit and contains reflections on the implications of the Covid-19 pandemic for social policy. Each chapter contains comprehension activities to aid understanding, as well as helpful summary points and suggestions for further reading.
1.Introduction: The Development of Social PolicyPart I: Structures and Contexts2. The State3. The Market4. The Third Sector5. Informal Welfare6. Devolution and Local Control7. International and European InfluencesPart II: Key Policy Areas8. Social Security9. Employment10. Housing11. Health12. Social Care Services13. EducationPart III: Theories and Debates14. Ideologies of Welfare15. Economic Development16. Paying for Welfare17. Social Divisions18. Delivering Welfare19. The Future of Social PolicyReferencesIndex