Social Policy in Britain (Hardcover, 5th edition)

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.

General

Imprint:	Bloomsbury Academic
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	April 2022
Authors:	Pete Alcock • Lee Gregory
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	320
Edition:	5th edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-350-93270-8
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social theory Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political science & theory Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social welfare & social services > Child welfare
LSN:	1-350-93270-1
Barcode:	9781350932708

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