Understanding Social Policy - Couverture rigide

Hill, Michael

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0631181709 ISBN 13 : 9780631181705

Editeur : Blackwell Publishers, 1980

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture :

The sixth edition of Michael Hill′s Understanding Social Policy updates his successful text to take into account the policy innovations which are occurring under Tony Blair′s Labour Government.

The first part offers a history of social policy in the United Kingdom and an exploration of the influences upon the making and implementation of social policy. Based on the view that those who study the subject need to consider the way in which policy is formed and implemented as well as to learn about the main policies and their limitations, this book shows that it is not just new initiatives in social policy which need attention. Constitutional changes, including in particular the devolution of power to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, are occurring which will re–shape political and administrative institutions and in due course have a profound impact upon the social policy scene.

The second part examines specific areas of social policy. Here, amongst other developments, the Labour initiatives on welfare reform, the reshaping of the NHS to replace the internal market with health care commissioning and the new initiatives on education and training are all examined, setting them in the context of the Conservatives policies on which they build. These chapters, together with the concluding chapter on Social Policy, Politics and Society reflect the way in which the new world of social policy has been dramatically transformed by changes in politics and society in the last twenty years.

Présentation de l'éditeur :

The seventh edition of Michael Hill′s Understanding Social Policy updates his successful text to take into account policy innovations since Labour came to power in 1997 and to reflect the many ways in which the debate about social policy is changing. A website is now available to complement this text at www.blackwellpublishing.com/socialpolicy Investigates current constitutional changes, such as devolution and the changing central/local relationship and their potential impact upon social policy. Places UK social policy in the wider context of the European Union, both by looking at the relevance of EU policies and by comparing the UK with other EU members. Focuses upon employment policies as both policies to be seen as closely linked to social security ones and as an influence on welfare in general. Examines contemporary developments in pensions policy. Looks at the many links between health policy and other policies. Explores the implications of social divisions – class, gender and ethnicity – for social policy outcomes.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Blackwell Publishers
• Date d'édition: 1980
• ISBN 10: 0631181709
• ISBN 13: 9780631181705
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 288