Landscapes of voluntarism

The appeal of voluntary action as a solution to growing welfare needs in advanced capitalist countries raises important questions about the social impacts and spatial equity of such provision. For the first time, these issues are addressed within a single book, exploring the complex relationship between voluntary action, society and space.

About the author

Christine Milligan is associate dean in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and a senior lecturer in Health Research at Lancaster University, UK. David Conradson is a senior lecturer in human geography at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand.

Summary

The appeal of voluntary action as a solution to growing welfare needs in advanced capitalist countries raises important questions about the social impacts and spatial equity of such provision. For the first time, these issues are addressed within a single book, exploring the complex relationship between voluntary action, society and space.

Product details

• Assisted by: David Conradson (Editor), Christine Milligan (Editor)
• Publisher: Policy Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2019
• EAN: 9781847429063
• ISBN: 978-1-84742-906-3
• No. of pages: 322
• Dimensions: 170 mm x 244 mm x 17 mm
• Weight: 558 g
• Series: Policy Press Publications (All; Policy Press Publications (All
• Subjects: Guides > Health; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education