Social Policy

Fourth Edition

Edited by John Baldock, Nick Manning, Sarah Vickerstaff, and Lavinia Mitton

Combining broad coverage with the expertise of a respected team of contributors, this is the most comprehensive and authoritative introduction to social policy available
All chapters have been updated with the effects of the financial crisis, and give consideration to the coalition government's social policy agenda
Student learning is aided by helpful learning features, a two-colour text design, and an accompanying Online Resource Centre
Three new chapters on 'The history and development of social policy', 'Making social policy in a global context' and 'How to research and write about social policy'
An increased focus on the key issues of equality, gender, ethnicity, migration, globalization, and sustainability throughout the text
All chapters have been updated in light of the financial crisis and the social policies of the coalition government
The structure of the book has been revised to better aid student understanding and to map onto social policy courses

Social Policy

Fourth Edition

Edited by John Baldock, Nick Manning, Sarah Vickerstaff, and Lavinia Mitton

Description

What is social policy, and why are welfare systems important? How have they been affected by the global financial crisis?

The fourth edition of this well-respected textbook provides an excellent introduction to social policy in the twenty-first century. Expert contributors examine the development, delivery, and implications of welfare, as well as the social and economic context by which it is shaped. With numerous helpful learning features and an attractive two-colour text design it is an ideal starting point for students new to the subject, and for those looking to take their learning further.

The fourth edition includes three new chapters on the history and development of social policy, making social policy in a global context, and how to research and write about social policy. It is up-to-date with the coalition government's social policy agenda, and offers increased coverage of the important issues of equality, gender, ethnicity, migration, globalization and sustainability.

Social Policy is also supported by an accompanying Online Resource Centre with the following features:

- Updates on recent developments in the field
- Searchable glossary
- Web links

Social Policy

Fourth Edition

Edited by John Baldock, Nick Manning, Sarah Vickerstaff, and Lavinia Mitton

The origins, character, and politics of modern welfre systems
Chapter 1: Social policy, social welfare, and the welfare state, John Baldock
Chapter 2: The history and development of social policy, Lavinia Mitton
Chapter 3: Making social policy in a global context, Nick Manning

The social and economic context of social policy
Chapter 4: Social need and patterns of inequality, Lavinia Mitton and Mark Liddiard
Chapter 5: Work and welfare, Sarah Vickerstaff
Chapter 6: The family and welfare, Jan Pahl

The financial and organisational context of social policy
Chapter 7: The role of the voluntary and community sectors, Jeremy Kendall
Chapter 8: Paying for welfare: public expenditure decision-making, John Baldock
Chapter 9: Globalization and social policy, Nicola Yeates

Delivering welfare
Chapter 10: Cash transfers, Tony Fitzpatrick
Chapter 11: Education, schools, and training, Sarah Vickerstaff
Chapter 12: Health and health policy, Gillian Pascal
Chapter 13: Social care, Justine Schneider and Kezia Scales
Chapter 14: The care and protection of children, Derek Kirton
Chapter 15: Housing and housing policy, Chris Pickvance
Chapter 16: Crime, justice and punishment, Tina Eadie and Rebecca Morley
Chapter 17: Comparative social policy and the European Union, Jochen Clasen

Consequences and outcomes of social policy
Chapter 18: The impact of social policy, Chris Pickvance
Chapter 19: The experience of welfare: the life course and the welfare state, Hartley Dean
Chapter 20: How to research and write about social policy, Lavinia Mitton

Social Policy

Fourth Edition

Edited by John Baldock, Nick Manning, Sarah Vickerstaff, and Lavinia Mitton

Author Information

John Baldock is Professor of Social Policy and Pro-Vice Chancellor at the University of Kent.

Nick Manning is Professor of Social Policy and Sociology and Head of the Institute of Mental Heath at the University of Nottingham.

Sarah Vickerstaff is Professor of Work and Employment and Deputy Head of the School of Social Policy, Sociology, and Social Research at the University of Kent.

Lavinia Mitton is Lecturer in Social Policy at the University of Kent.

Contributors:

John Baldock, University of Kent
Jochen Clasen, University of Edinburgh
Hartley Dean, London School of Economics and Political Science
Tina Eadie, De Montfort University
Tony Fitzpatrick, University of Nottingham
Jeremy Kendall, University of Kent
Derek Kirton, University of Kent
Mark Liddiard, Curtin University of Technology
Nick Manning, University of Nottingham
Lavinia Mitton, University of Kent
Rebecca Morley, University of Nottingham
Jan Pahl, University of Kent
Gillian Pascal, University of Nottingham
Chris Pickvance, University of Kent
Kezia Scales, University of Nottingham
Justine Schneider, University of Nottingham
Sarah Vickerstaff, University of Kent
Nicola Yeates, Open University