This book makes the case for the welfare state. Nearly every
government in the developed world offers some form of social
protection, and measures to improve the social and economic
well-being of its citizens. However, the provision of welfare is
under attack. The critics argue that welfare states are
illegitimate, that things are best left to the market, and that
welfare has bad effects on the people who receive it. If we need to
be reminded why we ought to have welfare, it is because so many
people have come think that we should not. Arguments for Welfare is
a short, accessible guide to the arguments. Looking at the common
ideas and reoccurring traits of welfare policy across the world it
discusses: *The Meaning of the 'Welfare State' *The Moral Basis of
Social Policy *Social Responsibility *The Limits of Markets *Public
Service Provision *The Role of Government With examples from around
the world, the book explains why social welfare services should be
provided and explores how the principles are applied. Most
importantly, it argues for the welfare state's continued value to
society. Arguments for Welfare is an ideal primer for practitioners
keen to get to grips with the fundamentals of social policy and
students of social policy, social work, sociology and politics.
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