Understanding the mixed economy of welfare (second edition) (Understanding Welfare: Social Issues, Policy and Practice)

Understanding the mixed economy of welfare (second edition) (Understanding Welfare: Social Issues, Policy and Practice)

by Martin Powell (Editor)

Synopsis

As the state withdraws from welfare provision, the mixed economy of welfare - involving private, voluntary and informal sectors - has become ever more important. This second edition of Powell's acclaimed textbook on the subject brings together a wealth of respected contributors and contains helpful features such as summaries, questions for discussion, further reading suggestions and electronic resources. It will be a valuable introductory resource for students of social policy, social welfare and social work at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 250
Edition: 2
Publisher: Policy Press
Published: 16 Jan 2019

ISBN 10: 1447333225
ISBN 13: 9781447333227

Author Bio
Martin Powell is a Professor of Health and Social Policy at the University of Birmingham. Martin's main research interest is in the British welfare state, especially the NHS. He has written or edited some 19 books, including some being translated into Chinese, Korean, and Polish. He has written over 80 peer reviewed articles, and he is a former editor of the journal `Social Policy and Administration'.