| Social Policy Review 24: Analysis and Debate in Social Policy, 2012 Contributor(s): Kilkey, Majella (Editor), Ramia, Gaby (Editor), Farnsworth, Kevin (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1447304470 ISBN-13: 9781447304470 Publisher: Policy Press OUR PRICE: $142.45 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Sociology - General - Political Science | Public Policy - Social Policy |
| Dewey: 361.610 |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 5.7" W x 8.6" (1.25 lbs) 304 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This edition of Social Policy Review marks the 40th anniversary of a publication from the UK Social Policy Association devoted to presenting an up-to-date and diverse review of the best in social policy scholarship. It includes a special Anniversary Preface celebrating the publication's evolution and distinctive contributions. Continuing its reputation as a cutting edge, international publication in social policy, Part One of this edition analyses current developments under the UK's Coalition Government across a range of key policy areas. Part Two includes an examination of social policy in 'developing' countries, including in Africa and the Arab nations. Part Three considers the fate of social welfare in countries among the worst hit by the 'economic crisis', including: Ireland, Greece, Spain, Portugal and Iceland. Social Policy Review is essential reading for social policy academics and students and for anyone who is interested in the implications of government policy. |
Contributor Bio(s): Ramia, Gaby: - Gaby Ramia is associate professor in the graduate school of government at the University of Sydney and coauthor of From Rights to Management. Kilkey, Majella: -Majella Kilkey is senior lecturer in social policy at the University of Sheffield. Farnsworth, Kevin: -Kevin Farnsworth is a senior lecturer in international social policy at the University of York. |
