Irish Social Policy: A Critical Introduction

This 2nd edition of a highly respected textbook offers a comprehensive introduction to Irish social policy. It provides an accessible, critical overview taking account of significant changes over recent years.

The book is organised across four key sections:

1: Traces the emergence and development of Irish social policy from its origins to the present

2: Situates the Irish case in the wider context of the politics, ideology and socio-economic factors relevant to the development and reform of...