Key Themes in Social Policy

Patricia Kennedy author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:15th Feb '13

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Key Themes in Social Policy provides an accessible and authoritative introduction to the key concepts used in social policy, from autonomy to wellbeing.

With over 100 ideas discussed, this is a comprehensive student guide and is designed to help readers to gain a deeper understanding of major debates and issues. Each entry:

  • explains the origin of the word
  • discusses its relationship to the social sciences
  • describes its relevance to social policy and how widespread its use is
  • outlines some of the key thinkers and research on the topic and gives suggestions for further reading.

Making it easy to understand and use the most important ideas in the area, this is an essential companion for all students taking social policy courses.

‘An excellent introduction to some of the most important topics within Social Policy. The succinct explanations, which include the key readings on the topics, will be of great value to undergraduate students. An essential text for first year Social Policy students.’ – Dr Pauline Prior, Senior Lecturer in Social Policy, Queen’s University Belfast, Northern Ireland.

ISBN: 9780415520973

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 362g

208 pages