Social Policy: Issues and Developments provides an engaging, comprehensive introduction to contemporary British social policy. It focuses primarily upon developments since 1997 including coverage of major service areas, ideological and other current debates in the subject. The book combines description and analysis in a clear and straightforward approach, whilst recognizing the complexities of contemporary social policy. 
Contents Part I: The context for social policy Chapter 1. Economic, social and political change Chapter 2. The politics and government of social policy Part II: Developments in services Chapter 3: Income maintenance and taxation Chapter 4. Work and welfare Chapter 5. Education Chapter 6. The personal social services Chapter 7. Crime and criminal justice policy Chapter 8. Health Chapter 9. Housing Chapter 10. Ethical issues in social policy Chapter 11. ‘New’ social policy Part III: Theorising social policy Chapter 12. Neo-liberalism Chapter 13. From democratic socialism to New Labour Chapter 14. Alternative approaches to social policy Part IV: European and international developments Chapter 15. The European Union and its impact upon recent social policy development Chapter 16. Globalisation and its influence upon social policy development Chapter 17. Conclusions 
Features • Examines the political and governmental context within which social policy operates • Explores the boundaries of social policy and the growing relevance of the subject to our understanding of society • Discusses the main ideological perspectives which have underpinned the development of social policy in the UK and provides a reflection of alternative critiques • Covers the international influences in the form of European Union and explores the relevance of debates over globalisation to social policy • Each chapter is written by a leading specialist in the field to provide informative, expert coverage • Chapter outlines, boxed case studies and further reading enhance teaching and learning

Social Policy: Issues & Developments in the Uk

Politics & Social Sciences

Bochel, Catherine

Bochel, Hugh

Sykes, Rob

Page,Robert

Politics & Government

PRENTICE/HALL

The UK Social Policy Process

The UK Social Policy Process examines the wide range of factors that influence social policies and their outcomes. Devolution, 'modernisation', reform of the public services, emphases on public participation and on 'what works' in the delivery of welfare are all impacting on and shaping social policy. Combining coverage of theoretical perspectives with discussion of institutional change, this book provides a timely examination of the policy process and social policy, from agenda setting to implementation and evaluation.

Red Globe Press

The UK Social Policy Process examines the wide range of factors that influence social policies and their outcomes. Devolution, 'modernisation', reform of the public services, emphases on public participation and on 'what works' in the delivery of welfare are all impacting on and shaping social policy. Combining coverage of theoretical perspectives with discussion of institutional change, this book provides a timely examination of the policy process and social policy, from agenda setting to implementation and evaluation.

This brand new text examines power and inequalities and how these are central to our understanding of how policies are made and implemented. It introduces the concepts and theoretical approaches that underpin the study of the policy process, reflects upon key developments and applies these the practice of policy formulation and implementation.

Making and Implementing Public Policy: Key Concepts and Issues

Social Sciences

The thoroughly revised and extended new edition of Social Policy: Issues and Developments provides a comprehensive introduction to contemporary British social policy, whilst acting as a complete learning resource for introductory courses and ultimately later modules of study.  Written by leading experts in the field, the text explores the major topics and areas in contemporary social policy, including health, housing, work, education, crime and criminal justice, and examines the socio-economic, political and governmental contexts within which social policy operates.  It also includes extensive new material that fully addresses the historical, theoretical and contextual foundations of social policy, including a brand new discussion with regards to the foundations of welfare and social policy.  Prominence is given to contemporary issues, to provoke thought and draw comparisons between theory and practice; it will also cover all the essential service areas within a historical context.  Issues are addressed throughout in a lively and accessible style, and examples are richly illustrated to encourages the student to engage with theory and content and clearly see the relevance of social policy in our understanding of society. A dedicated companion website supports the text and adds further value for the student.Social Policy: Issues and Developments is an essential textbook for undergraduate students taking courses in social policy and related courses such as criminology, health studies, politics, sociology, nursing and social work.   

Social Policy: Themes, Issues and Debates

Bochel, Hugh M.

Sykes, Robert

Routledge

Drawing on a variety of research, including two surveys of councillors undertaken in Scotland, England and Wales, qualitative interviews and the re-analysis of existing data, this book aims to contribute towards research on local government councillors by exploring and developing the idea of "careers" of elected councillors and by examining their ambitions and the types of posts held during their period of office. In particular, the book examines the "career" experiences of men and women councillors, including the differential rates of participation, and progression to senior posts in elected local government. Developments including a growth in the number of "full-time" councillors and the Labour government's proposals for the modernization of local government make the consideration of career a prominent area. These and other issues, such as recruitment, party and gender differences are explored in the context of this book.

The Careers of Councillors

Legal Theory & Systems

Ashgate Pub Ltd

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Social Policy: Issues & Developments in the Uk

The UK Social Policy Process

The UK Social Policy Process

Making and Implementing Public Policy: Key Concepts and Issues

Social Policy: Themes, Issues and Debates

The Careers of Councillors