Higher Modern Studies: Social Issues in the UK provides all the up-to-date, accessible and in-depth content of the key issues surrounding wealth and health inequalities in the UK. Exam practice activities are included regularly to improve your skills and develop your confidence in tackling the assessment demands of this compulsory study theme in the SQA course. Higher Modern Studies: Social Issues in the UK: ? is written specifically to cover the core content requirements of this study theme, from the Welfare State through to current government policies and strategies to tackle inequalities ? brings complex statistics and ideas to life with an accessible writing style, attractive full colour design and informative illustrations ? contains helpful summaries, key points and case studies to consolidate knowledge and understanding of the key topic elements