Theory and Practice
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Köp båda 2 för 698 kr"There is more food for thought here than in most introductory texts. It 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 peoples welfare, more than just measures. Claudia Susana Gmez Lpez, 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.
Introduction: the nature of social policy; Part 1: Social policy and society; Welfare in society; Inequalities; Problems and responses; Needs and welfare; Indicators - quantifying social issues; Part 2: Policy Public policy; Welfare states; Principles and values; Strategies for welfare; Policy in practice; Part 3: Social administration:The organisation and delivery of welfare; Welfare sectors; The organisation of public services; Value for money; Service delivery; Receiving welfare; The administrative process; Part 4: The methods and approaches of social policy; Research for policy; Evidence and policy; Social policy for practice.