Introducing Social Policy

Originally published in 1979, this book concentrates on the major developments in social policy in the second half of the 20th century. The first part considers these in relation to the economic and social environment, comprising essays on social policy in relation to industry, urban planning, and housing need.

List of contents

1.Social Policy and Administration: The Field of Study Joan L.M.Eyden and David C. Marsh Part 1: Social Policy and the Economic and Social Environment 2. Social Policy in Relation to Industry Mary F. Robertson 3. Urban Planning and Social Policy Meryl Aldridge 4. Social Policy and Housing Need John S. Ferris Part 2: Policies and Services Designed to Meet Basic Individual Needs 5. Education Roger E. Cox 6. Health Gillian Pascall 7. 'Social Security' Stewart MacPherson Part 3: Policies Designed to Deal with Social Problems 8. The Personal Social Services Joan L.M. Eyden 9. Social Policy in Relation to Crime Philip T. Bean 10. An Overview - Retrospect and Glimpse of the Future David C. Marsh.

About the author

David C. Marsh (1917-1983) was Head of the Department of Social Science at the University of Nottingham.

Product details

• Assisted by: David C. Marsh (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 15.07.2025
• EAN: 9781041074588
• ISBN: 978-1-041-07458-8
• No. of pages: 294
• Series: Routledge Library Editions: Social Administration & Social Policy
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Social education, social work; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Social structure research; Sociology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Policy / Social Policy, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Social Work, Social issues & processes, Social and ethical issues, Social administration;housing;health;welfare state