An Introduction to Social Policy by Peter Dwyer

An Introduction to Social Policy by Peter Dwyer

An Introduction to Social Policy explores essential welfare topics, themes and issues for students studying social policy or related disciplines such as sociology, social work, or nursing and social care. - Part One examines key concepts including welfare, social justice, diversity and health and well-being. - Part Two explores policy issues in relation to key stages of the lifecourse. - Part Three takes a comparative perspective, discussing the international issues and supranational bodies that impact on British and European social policy today. The concise chapters define the key terms and outline the central debates, giving students a fundamental foundation for their degree. Chapter overviews and summaries guide readers through the book, and questions for reflection conclude each chapter to test readers′ knowledge. This book is essential reading for all students of social policy and the social sciences, as well as those taking joint honours programmes in social work, sociology, criminology, politics and social care. Peter Dwyer is Professor of Social Policy at the University of Salford. Sandra Shaw is Senior Lecturer in Social Policy at the University of Salford.

′A must read for any undergraduate Social Policy student! The depth and scope of topics addressed within the book is commendable′
- Jodie Croxall
Lecturer and Programme Manager for Social Policy, Swansea Universit

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ISBN 13	9781446207598
ISBN 10	1446207595
Title	An Introduction to Social Policy
Author	Peter Dwyer
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Sage Publications Ltd
Year published	2013-03-15
Number of pages	224
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