Understanding Theories and Concepts in Social Policy (Hardcover)

This key text from the best-selling "Understanding Welfare" series provides an unique understanding of the main theoretical perspectives and concepts used in social policy in a student-friendly format. A central theme is that theory helps us to understand policy, politics and practice. Written by a leading author in UK social policy, the book uses diverse examples from contemporary social policy to help theoretical arguments come alive and uses summaries and additional resources to help students and their teachers in their learning. It will be essential reading for 2nd and 3rd year undergraduates and postgraduates in social policy, social theory and related subjects, as well as their teachers.

General

Imprint:	Policy Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Understanding Welfare: Social Issues, Policy and Practice Series
Release date:	March 2010
First published:	June 2010
Authors:	Ruth Lister
Dimensions:	240 x 172mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	328
ISBN-13:	978-1-86134-794-7
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social welfare & social services > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Central government > Central government policies
LSN:	1-86134-794-4
Barcode:	9781861347947

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