Social Policy by Paul Spicker
This fully revised, updated and extended edition of a bestselling social policy textbook is extensively reworked and adapted to meet the needs of its international readership. Laying out the architecture of social policy as a field of study, it provides a sense of the scope, range and purpose of the subject.
"There is more food for thought here than in most introductory textsIt captures the very particular approach to the study of social issues that is British 'social policy', which is gaining ground internationally. It also gives really helpful advice to any student embarking on this rewarding journey." Howard Glennerster, Emeritus Professor of Social Policy, London School of Economics and Political Science
"Social Policy: Theory and practice comes highly recommended as a thorough and stimulating introduction to the field." Citizen's Income Trust
“Highly recommended book for professionals and students that care and are interested in people’s welfare, more than just measures.” Claudia Susana Gómez López, Universidad de Guanajuato
"Extremely useful textbook for all social policy and social science undergraduates. The links between theory, policy and practice are particularly relevant and informative." Linda Wilkinson, Hull College
"Social Policy: Theory and practice comes highly recommended as a thorough and stimulating introduction to the field." Citizen's Income Trust
“Highly recommended book for professionals and students that care and are interested in people’s welfare, more than just measures.” Claudia Susana Gómez López, Universidad de Guanajuato
"Extremely useful textbook for all social policy and social science undergraduates. The links between theory, policy and practice are particularly relevant and informative." Linda Wilkinson, Hull College
Paul Spicker is Emeritus Professor of Public Policy at the Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen. His research has included studies of poverty, need, disadvantage and service delivery. His books on social policy for Policy Press have discussed poverty, social security and the theory of social policy, and include a leading textbook, ‘Social Policy: Theory and Practice’.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781447316107 |
| ISBN 10 | 144731610X |
| Title | Social Policy |
| Author | Paul Spicker |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bristol University Press |
| Year published | 2014-03-20 |
| Number of pages | 512 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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