Produktdetaljer
Biografisk notat
Pete Alcock is Professor of Social Policy and Administration and Director of ESRC Third Sector Research Centre at the University of Birmingham, UK.Margaret May is Honorary Fellow at the School of Social Policy at University of Birmingham, UK. Previously, she was Departmental Learning and Teaching Facilitator at London Metropolitan University.
'The pace of change and shifting debate in Britain makes social policy a fast-moving target and one of the most exciting subjects to study. The latest edition of this valuable textbook has been carefully updated and thoughtfully re-crafted to provide an introduction that is second to none.' - Hartley Dean, Professor of Social Policy, London School of Economics, UK 'A clear and accessible introduction to the subject, this is an excellent guide to British social policy. Pete Alcock and Margaret May give strong insights into how the analysis of social policy has broadened in scope from focusing on the welfare state to taking into account the wider mix of welfare services. This edition provides students with new ways of understanding social policy, and guides them on developing their own ideas.' - Lavinia Mitton, Senior Lecturer in Social Policy, University of Kent, UK 'This fully up-dated edition of Alcock and May's textbook should find a place on the bookshelves of all students of social policy in Britain.' - Nick Acheson, Lecturer in Social Policy, University of Ulster, UK
In this fourth edition of the best-selling core introductory textbook, Pete Alcock and Margaret May provide an essential up-to-date guide on social policy. Continuing with the unbeaten narrative style and accessible approach of the previous editions, the authors explore the major topics of social policy in a clear and digestible way. By breaking down the complexities behind policy developments and their outcomes, it demonstrates the relationship between core areas of policy and the society we live in.
Engaging, accessible and comprehensive, this is the ideal book for introductory courses on Social Policy and the perfect companion for practitioners who need to keep up to date and informed about the latest developments in the field.In this fourth edition of the best-selling core introductory textbook, Pete Alcock and Margaret May provide an essential up-to-date guide on social policy. By breaking down the complexities behind policy developments and their outcomes, it demonstrates the relationship between core areas of policy and the society we live in.
Continuing the accessible approach of the previous editions, Social Policy in Britain explores the major topics of social policy in a clear and digestible way. By breaking down the complexities behind policy developments and their outcomes, it demonstrates the relationship between core areas of policy and the society we live in.
Building on the success of previous editions, this book:
• incorporates the latest policy changes, research evidence and debates in the field
• includes coverage of devolved policy making in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
• offers a clearly structured guide for study that is packed with engaging learning features.
Written by two authorities in the field, this is the leading textbook on social policy for students studying at all levels.
Incorporates the latest policy changes, research evidence and debates in the field
Includes coverage of devolved policy making in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
Offers a clearly structured study guide packed with engaging learning features
Written by leading experts in Social Policy
Produktdetaljer
Biografisk notat
Pete Alcock is Professor of Social Policy and Administration and Director of ESRC Third Sector Research Centre at the University of Birmingham, UK.Margaret May is Honorary Fellow at the School of Social Policy at University of Birmingham, UK. Previously, she was Departmental Learning and Teaching Facilitator at London Metropolitan University.