The Principles of Social Policy - Couverture souple

Drake, Robert F.

 
9780333763384: The Principles of Social Policy
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0333763386 ISBN 13 : 9780333763384
Editeur : Palgrave, 2001

Synopsis

The Principles of Social Policy provides a powerful exposition of policy making in the contemporary nation state. Social policies are shaped by prevailing political beliefs and values and they are made tangible in the form of overarching policy objectives. These may include, for example, the promotion of equality, the securing of justice or the preservation of liberty. In this text the key principles that underpin social policy in Western democracies are identified and scrutinised in clear, jargon-free language.

The aims of this ground breaking text are clearly reflected in its structure. Opening chapters explore the multi-dimensional nature of the values and principles that stand behind political thought. Following this, a discussion of concepts such as equality, justice and freedom reveals the importance of values and principles in shaping the contours of social policy. In conclusion the centrality of the influence of key principles is examined as theoretical ideas introduced earlier in the book are related to the development of policy and practice in real society. This raises questions about the future of social policy and the serious implications for welfare in a fast changing world.

This will be essential reading for students of social policy, applied social studies, politics and other courses concerned with the role of government and the provision of public services.

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À propos de l'auteur

ROBERT F. DRAKE is Lecturer in Social Policy at the University of Wales, Swansea, UK, and an Associate Lecturer with the Open University, UK.

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Éditeur
Palgrave
Date d'édition
2001
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0333763386
ISBN 13 
9780333763384
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
204
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
gpsr@libri.de
gpsr@libri.de

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Autres éditions populaires du même titre

9780333763377: The Principles of Social Policy

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  0333763378 ISBN 13 :  9780333763377
Editeur : Red Globe Press, 2001
Couverture rigide