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Informationen zum Autor Stephen McKay and Ms Karen Rowlingson Klappentext Social Security in Britain provides a comprehensive and up-to-date analysis of the social security system in Britain. As well as covering the historical and comparative context! the book explains today's complex system in simple terms. Current issues! such as the policy debate around welfare reform and the effects of the social security system on individuals and families! are also discussed. Social science students! academics and professionals in many fields will find this book an invaluable guide. Zusammenfassung Social Security in Britain provides a comprehensive and up-to-date analysis of the social security system in Britain. Current issues! such as the policy debate around welfare reform and the effects of the social security system on individuals and families! are also discussed. Inhaltsverzeichnis The Aims of Social Security Policy.- The International Context.- The Historical Context.- The British System Today.- Who Receives Benefits?.- Benefits to Meet Specific Costs of Living.- Delivering Benefits.- The Effects of Social Security.- Social Security Reform.- Conclusions.- Annex: Data Sources Relevant to Social Security.- References.
