Theories of Welfare

Originally published in 1984 Theories of Welfare looks at theories of social administration developed in different social science disciplines. The book ranges widely and gives concise coverage to the historical and intellectual background in which the theory emerged, the implicit or explicit value assumptions, and account of the most important theoretical concepts and the major criticisms of them, an indication of the relevance to social administration and a guide to further reading.

List of contents

1. The Social Sciences and Welfare 2. Neo-Classical Micro-Economic Theory 3. Macro-Economic Theory 4. Marx and Marxism 5. Functionalism 6. Pluralist and Elitist Theories of Political Processes 7. The Interactionist Perspective 8. Two Theories of Social Justice 9. Explanations of Poverty 10. Conclusion Author Index Subject Index

About the author

Anthony Forder, Terry Caslin, Geoffrey Ponton, Sandra Walklate

Summary

Originally published in 1984 Theories of Welfare looks at theories of social administration developed in different social science disciplines.

Product details

• Authors: Terry Caslin, Caslin Terry, Anthony Forder, Anthony Caslin Forder, Forder Anthony, Geoffrey Ponton, Ponton Geoffrey, Sandra Walklate, Sandra (University of Liverpool Walklate, Walklate Sandra
• Assisted by: Terry Caslin (Editor), Anthony Forder (Editor), Geoffrey Ponton (Editor), Sandra Walklate (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.08.2020
• EAN: 9781138607897
• ISBN: 978-1-138-60789-7
• No. of pages: 272
• Series: Routledge Library Editions: Welfare and the State
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Social education, social work; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Social Theory, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, Social groups, macroeconomics, Politics & government, Economic theory & philosophy, Social welfare & social services, Social discrimination & inequality, Social welfare and social services, Politics and government, Social and ethical issues, Microeconomics