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Taylor and Francis Social Policy 4Th Edition 2021 Edition by Hugh Bochel, Guy Daly
This thoroughly revised and expanded new edition provides a comprehensive introduction to contemporary social policy and addresses its historical, theoretical and contextual foundations as well as contemporary policy issues relating to health, education and welfare as well as the impact of Brexit. Divided into four parts, it opens with a survey of the socio-economic, political and governmental contexts within which social policy operates, before moving on to look at the historical development of the subject. The third section examines contemporary aspects of providing welfare, whilst the final part covers European and wider international developments. The text explores the major topics and areas in contemporary social policy, for example:work and welfare;education;adult health and social care;children and families;crime and criminal justice;health;housing;race;disability;social care;and includes new chapters on class as well as comparative social policy.Issues are addressed throughout in a lively and accessible style, and examples are richly illustrated to encourage the student to engage with theory and content and to help highlight the relevance of social policy in our understanding of modern society. It is packed with features including 'Spotlight', 'Discussion and review' and 'Controversy and debate' boxes, as well as further readings and recommended websites. A comprehensive glossary also provides explanations of key terms and abbreviations. This is an essential textbook for undergraduate students taking courses in social policy and related subjects such as criminology, health studies, politics, sociology, nursing, youth and social work. List of figures and tables List of contributorsPrefaceAcknowledgements1. Introducing Social PolicyHugh Bochel and Guy Daly Part 1: Context2. The Socio-economic Context of Social PolicyNick Ellison3. The Politics and Governance of Social PolicyCatherine Bochel, Hugh Bochel and Guy Daly4. Paying for the Welfare State and Taxation in the UKSally Ruane and Dave Byrne5. Devolution and Social PolicySharon Wright and Mark Simpson6. Research, Evidence and Social PolicyHugh Bochel and Guy DalyPart 2: The Development of Social Policy7. The Development of Social policy, 1800-1945Bernard Harris8. Conservative Governments and the Welfare State since 1945Robert M. Page 9. Labour Governments and the Welfare State since 1945Robert M. PagePart 3: Themes and Issues10. Income Maintenance, Taxation, Pensions.Stephen McKay and Karen Rowlingson 11. Employment and Labour Market Reforms: Towards a Residual Safety Net?Anne Daguerre 12. EducationHugh Bochel and Guy Daly 13. Adult Health and Social CareJon Glasby and Guy Daly14. Social Policy and ClassStephen Crossley 15. Children and FamiliesHarriet Churchill 16. Youth Justice: Changing Institutions, Changing ContextsPeter Squires17. Health PolicyMartin Powell 18. Housing PolicyGuy Daly and Brian Lund19. 'Race', Ethnicity and Social PolicyNorman Ginsburg20. Gender and Social PolicyKirstein Rummery21. Disability and Social PolicyAlan Roulstone with Hugh BochelPart 4: European and International Developments22. The European Union and Social PolicyJonathan Hobson and Harry Cowen 23. Globalisation and Social PolicyHarry Cowen, Demelza Jones and Kasia Narkowicz 24. ConclusionsHugh Bochel and Guy Daly GlossaryIndex