| Social Policy in a Changing Society Contributor(s): Mullard, Maurice (Author), Spicker, Paul (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415165407 ISBN-13: 9780415165402 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $161.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 1998 Annotation: "Social Policy in a Changing Society" provides a clear introduction to social policy by building a link between theory and policy. It considers a range of interpretations of changes in society, politics and the economy, and assesses their implications for social welfare. The first part of the book considers conventional models, including Keynesian thought, Marxism, liberalism, conservatism, social democracy and socialism. The second part turns to new paradigms, including communitarianism, post-fordism, globalization, postmodernity, the risk society, critical theory, Foucauldian thought and patriarchy. In the third part, the authors review debates on social, economic and political change. The approach is mainly theoretical, with material drawn from sociology, political theory, economics and public and social administration. This will be essential reading for those studying social policy and sociology. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Public Policy - Social Policy - Social Science | Social Work - Political Science | Public Policy - Social Services & Welfare |
| Dewey: 361.25 |
| LCCN: 97053073 |
| Physical Information: 0.75" H x 5.51" W x 8.5" (1.04 lbs) 256 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Social Policy in a Changing Society is a critical guide to theories about society, exploring the links between social theory and social policy. It considers a range of interpretations of changes in society, politics and the economy, and assesses their practical implications for social welfare. Social Policy in a Changing Society will be essential reading for undergraduates studying social policy and sociology. |