| Understanding the Environment and Social Policy Contributor(s): Fitzpatrick, Tony (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1847423809 ISBN-13: 9781847423801 Publisher: Policy Press OUR PRICE: $132.95 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: February 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Public Policy - Social Policy - Social Science | Sociology - General - Political Science | Public Policy - Environmental Policy |
| Dewey: 320.58 |
| Series: Understanding Welfare |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 6.8" W x 9.6" (1.85 lbs) 384 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Bringing together leading experts, this textbook explores the key social, political, economic and moral challenges that environmental problems pose for social policy in a global context. Combining theory and practice with an interdisciplinary approach, the book reviews the current strategies and policies and provides a critique of proposed future developments in the field. Understanding the environment and social policy guides the reader through the subject in an accessible way using chapter summaries, further reading, recommended webpages, a glossary and questions for discussion. Providing a much-needed overview, the book will be invaluable reading for students, teachers, activists, practitioners and policymakers. |
Contributor Bio(s): Fitzpatrick, Tony: - Tony Fitzpatrick is a reader in the School of Sociology and Social Policy at the University of Nottingham and the author of a number of books on issues of welfare and the environment. |