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Informationen zum Autor Pete Alcock is Professor of Social Policy and Administration and Head of School of Social Sciences, University of Birmingham, UK. Margaret May is Principal Lecturer Teaching and Learning and Human Resource Management, London Metropolitan University, UK. Karen Rowlingson is Professor of Social Policy and Director of Research at the Institute of Applied Social Studies at the University of Birmingham, UK. Klappentext The third edition of The Student's Companion to Social Policy continues to set the standard for introductory textbooks on social policy. Written by a distinguished team of educators and scholars in the forefront of social policy studies, the latest edition of this bestselling text includes an entirely new section that reflects the growing impact of globalization on the welfare state and importance of international analysis.Insightful new chapters confront a variety of contemporary concerns, including divisions and difference, poverty and social exclusion, local and regional governance, users of welfare, and more. In addition, all remaining contributions have been thoroughly updated to take into account policy innovations and any recent developments and issues in academic debate and policy.Students everywhere will rely on this invaluable companion for the most comprehensive and up-to-date information, inspiration, and guidance throughout their studies. Inhaltsverzeichnis Contributors.Acknowledgements.Introduction.Part I: Concepts and Approaches:.Part II: Key Perspectives:.Part III: Context:.Part IV: Welfare Production and Provision:.Part V: Welfare Governance:.Part VI: Welfare Services:.Part VII: Services for Particular Groups:.Part VIII: International Issues:.Appendix 1: Careers and Postgraduate Study in Social Policy.Appendix 2: The Social Policy Association (SPA).Index
