The eighth edition of this successful textbook provides a
student-friendly assessment of the key substantive areas of social
policy and the context and processes which surround their
development. * Written to engage students across the health and
social sciences as well as those studying social policy as a main
subject* Features a greater emphasis on key principles, themes, and
issues, an overview of recent policy changes, broader coverage of
the historical and global context, and new chapters on social care
for adults and on education and children* Uses case studies and
other text box material to illustrate the contents of each chapter*
Provides an accessible introduction to key areas of policy while
inviting readers to consider these in historical, social, and
comparative context* Investigates current constitutional changes
and their potential impact upon social policy
General
Imprint: |
Wiley-Blackwell (an imprint of John Wiley & Sons Ltd)
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
2009 |
First published: |
February 2009 |
Authors: |
M. Hill
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Dimensions: |
244 x 172 x 17mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
312 |
Edition: |
8th Edition |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4051-8176-1 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Sociology, social studies >
Social issues >
General
Promotions
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LSN: |
1-4051-8176-1 |
Barcode: |
9781405181761 |
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