Social Policy in a Changing Society

by Maurice Mullard, Paul Spicker

Overview

Social Policy in a Changing Society is a critical guide to theories about society, exploring the links between social theory and social policy. It considers a range of interpretations of changes in society, politics and the economy, and assesses their practical implications for social welfare. Social Policy in a Changing Society will be essential reading for undergraduates studying social policy and sociology.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415165419
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	10/01/1998
Series:	Studies in Government and Public
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

Maurice Milliard is Senior Lecturer in Social Policy at the University of Hull.,
/ Paul Spicker is Senior Lecturer in Political Science and Social Policy at the University of Dundee.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction; Part 1 Old paradigms: how we used to think of society; Chapter 2 Keynesian economics; Chapter 3 Marxism; Chapter 4 Liberal individualism; Chapter 5 Conservatism and the New Right; Chapter 6 Social democracy and socialism; Part 2 New paradigms: interpretations of a changingsociety; Chapter 7 Communities and society; Chapter 8 New views of the economy; Chapter 9 The global economy; Chapter 10 A new kind of society; Chapter 11 Explaining social divisions; Part 3 New challenges to social policy; Chapter 12 Society; Chapter 13 The economy; Chapter 14 The political framework; Chapter 15 Social welfare and social justice;