Not so New Labour - A sociological critique of New Labour's policy and practice (Paperback, New)

New Labour has concentrated many of its social policy initiatives in reinvigorating the family, community and work in the paid labour market. But just how 'new' are the ideas driving New Labour's policy and practice? In this book, Simon Prideaux shows how New Labour has drawn on the ideas and premises of functionalism, which dominated British and American sociological thought during the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. The book provides an accessible overview of the theories that underpin the policies of New Labour, including the often labyrinthine theories of Talcott Parsons, Amitai Etzioni and Anthony Giddens; examines the ideas of Charles Murray and John Macmurray, philosophers publicly admired by Tony Blair; looks at the sociological origin of debates and controversies that surround the provision of welfare in both the US and UK and considers the alienating effects that New Deal schemes may have in Britain today. Not so New Labour's innovative approach to the analysis of social policy under New Labour will be invaluable to academics, students and researchers in social policy, sociology, politics and applied social studies.

General

Imprint:	Policy Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	March 2005
First published:	2005
Authors:	Simon Prideaux
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 11mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	176
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-1-86134-459-5
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > General
LSN:	1-86134-459-7
Barcode:	9781861344595

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