The State or the Market

`has some very interesting and useful chapters which we shall all use in teaching′ - Journal of Social Policy

Some reviews of the first edition:

`the essays... provide fresh and interesting insights into the policy debate that has taken place since 1979...′ - Political Studies

`the title of this edited volume is instantly attractive: `the state or the market′ conveys the essence of much of current debates amongst both intellectuals and party activists in British politics. It is likely therefore to attract a considerable audience, perhaps wider than would normally be anticipated for an Open University set book.... John Ditch′s account of the development of the deserving/undeserving poor distinction is impressive as is Alan Walker′s analysis of the social status of old age.... Sophie Watson′s analysis of the gender assumptions informing housing policies is particularly strong....The book finishes with an excellent account of local socialism by Geoff Green, a life history analysis of welfare dependency by Jeremy Seabrook with his characteristic depth and insight, and an overview of the status of social science analysis by Jennifer Platt.... The State or the Market is a well balanced book: essayists from the Right and the Left offer analyses from their different perspectives.′ - Sociology

`provides a neat review of current debates′ - Critical Social Policy