When we catch a bus, visit a doctor, borrow a book from the library
or enrol in a course we benefit from the social policies of
government. Talking Policy explains how the myriad programs and
services we take for granted are developed and delivered, and how
this fits into the political process. There is a human and
political aspect to social policy-making; it's not all rational
solutions to measurable problems. The authors explain how issues
come to be defined as social problems, and offer an account of the
historical development of social policy and the welfare state in
Australia. They also outline the competing political and
philosophical ideas which influence the different ways in which
governments respond to social inequality and needs in the
community.With detailed case studies from variety of areas of
social policy making, Talking Policy is a valuable introduction to
this complex and important field. Talking Policy is an informative,
insightful book that is also absorbing and challenging.' Lois
Bryson, Emeritus Professor, University of Newcastle With a
commitment to reinvigorate policy debate, the authors make a
convincing case that at its heart policy-making is about competing
ethical visions, that ideas count, and that words serve as tools in
this political and contested activity.'Associate Professor, Carol
Bacchi, University of Adelaide
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