Partnerships, New Labour and the governance of welfare (Paperback)

Current policy encourages 'partnerships' - between statutory organisations and professionals; public and private sectors; with voluntary organisations and local communities. But is this collaborative discourse really as distinctive as the Labour Government claims? How far do contemporary partnerships exemplify an approach to governing which is based on networks (as distinct from hierarchies and markets)? Partnerships, New Labour and the governance of welfare: provides an up-to-date critical analysis of partnerships; addresses the highly topical theme of 'partnerships' as the means of achieving joined-up government; presents empirical evidence from a wide range of welfare partnerships; examines the relationships between local welfare partnerships and the management of those partnerships by central government; reveals the imbalance of power which characterises many contemporary partnerships. * It is essential reading for academics and students of contemporary social and public policy and for those with an interest in networks and other theories of welfare governance.

General

Imprint:	Policy Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	July 2002
First published:	2002
Editors:	Caroline Glendinning • Martin Powell • Kirstein Rummery
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	272
ISBN-13:	978-1-86134-339-0
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social welfare & social services > General
LSN:	1-86134-339-6
Barcode:	9781861343390

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