Understanding Social Policy, 8th Edition

by Michael Hill (Author), Michael Hill (Author), Zoë M. Irving (Author)

• New

  Illustrated
  2009

  $40.75

  The eighth edition of this successful textbook provides a student-friendly assessment of the key substantive areas of social policy and the context and processes which surround their development. * Written to engage students across the health and social sciences as well as those studying social policy as a main subject* Features a greater emphasis on key principles, themes, and issues, an overview of recent policy changes, broader coverage of the historical and global context, and new chapters on social care for adults and on education and children* Uses case studies and other text box material to illustrate the contents of each chapter* Provides an accessible introduction to key areas of policy while inviting readers to consider these in historical, social, and comparative context* Investigates current constitutional changes and their potential impact upon social policy

• Used

  Paperback
  1988

  $3.27

  The third edition of Michael Hill's Understanding Social Policy is a substantial revision of this successful text. The latest information on policy changes is included and full consideration is given to the ways in which the terms of policy debate have changed. The chapters on policy making and implementation discuss the limitations and controversial aspects of the main social policies, and now examine the new strains imposed upon the doctrine of representative government in the political climate since the re-election of the Conservatives. Specific chapters dealing with social security, the personal social services, the health service, education and housing have all been revised to take account of developments such as the 1986 Social Security Act, the Community Care debate, the new labour market, unemployment and privatization. The book schould be of interest to students of social policy, as well as health workers and social workers.