Palgrave Handbook of the State, Policy, Society and Social Problems

The Palgrave Handbook of the State, Policy, Society and Social Problems brings together 30 contributions from international scholars examining the relationships between governance, public policy, social development, and contemporary social challenges. Spanning themes such as state formation, social inequality, human rights, gender, technology, and social transformation, the volume explores how institutions, policies, and collective action shape societal responses to complex social issues. By highlighting the role of advocacy and policy interventions in addressing social problems, the handbook offers a multidisciplinary perspective on the changing relationship between the state, society, and social wellbeing in a global context.