Understanding Social Security by Fran Bennett

Understanding Social Security by Fran Bennett

The political and economic landscape of UK social security provision has changed significantly since the 2008 financial crisis. This fully revised, restructured and updated 3rd edition of a go-to text book covers all the key policy changes and their implications since the elections of 2010 and 2015.

"An indispensable, up-to-date guide to the UK social security system written by the country's leading experts in a clear and engaging style" Karen Rowlingson, University of Birmingham "A godsend of a book! It guides the student through the maze that is welfare reform. I would not hesitate to recommend it." Dr. Lavinia Mitton, University of Kent "Fully updated to reflect a rapidly changing policy landscape, this engaging volume by a stellar cast provides a valuable overview of social security in the UK. Combining policy discussion with empirical evidence, including insights from qualitative research, it will prove an essential resource for students." Dr Kitty Stewart, London School of Economics and Political Science

Ruth Patrick is Professor of Social Policy at the University of York. Professor of Social Policy, University of York Dr Zoe Irving is a Senior Lecturer at the University of York and a member of the Executive Committee of the UK Social Policy Association. Published works surrounding Social Policy, gender employment and economic crises. Lecturer in International Social Policy at the University of York. Nicola Yeates is Professor of Social Policy in the Department of Social Policy and Criminology at The Open University. Bozena Sojka is Research Fellow at the University of Strathclyde. Jane Millar is Professor of Social Policy and Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research at the University of Bath, UK. She has written widely on issues of social security policy, in particular on family policy and the policy implications of family change. Tess Ridge is a Lecturer in Social Policy at the University of Bath. She is a trustee of the Child Poverty Action Group and Honorary Secretary of the Social Policy Association. Jane Millar is Professor of Social Policy and Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research at the University of Bath, UK. She has written widely on issues of social security policy, in particular on family policy and the policy implications of family change.

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ISBN 13	9781447339472
ISBN 10	1447339479
Title	Understanding Social Security
Author	Jane Millar
Series	Understanding Welfare: Social Issues Policy And Practice
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Bristol University Press
Year published	2018-04-30
Number of pages	280
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