Understanding Social Citizenship: Themes and Perspectives for Policy and Practice (Understanding Welfare: Social Issues, Policy and Practice)

Understanding Social Citizenship: Themes and Perspectives for Policy and Practice (Understanding Welfare: Social Issues, Policy and Practice)

by PeterDywer (Author)

Synopsis

The book is essential reading for undergraduates in social policy, sociology, social work, politics and citizenship. It will also appeal to A/AS level students and their teachers, and those on access courses and foundation degrees who are studying welfare issues, citizenship and related topics. Undergraduate and postgraduate students who are studying Citizenship as part of their teacher training programmes will also find it relevant.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 222
Edition: illustrated edition
Publisher: Policy Press
Published: 18 May 2004

ISBN 10: 1861344155
ISBN 13: 9781861344151

Media Reviews
An excellent introduction to current debates about citizenship and the only general social policy text on the subject. Highly recommended. Students will certainly benefit from reading this book. Nick Ellison, Department of Sociology and Social Policy, University of Durham This exciting new series will be essential reading for students across a range of subjects and courses who need to gain a comprehensive understanding of welfare issues. It is evidence of the coninuing commitment of the Social Policy Association to support the development of learning and teaching in Social Policy and related fields. Pete Alcock, Professor of Social Policy and Administration, University of Birmingham
Author Bio
Peter Dwyer is Lecturer in Social Policy at the University of Leeds. His research interests centre on a critical engagement of notions of citizenship, especially in relation to welfare, and more recently, migration.