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Social Policy in a Changing Society Maurice Mullard

Social Policy in a Changing Society By Maurice Mullard

Social Policy in a Changing Society by Maurice Mullard


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Provides an introduction to social policy by building a link between theory and policy. This book considers a range of interpretations of changes in society, politics and the economy, and assesses their implications for social welfare.

Social Policy in a Changing Society Summary

Social Policy in a Changing Society by Maurice Mullard

Social Policy in a Changing Society is a critical guide to theories about society, exploring the links between social theory and social policy. It considers a range of interpretations of changes in society, politics and the economy, and assesses their practical implications for social welfare. Social Policy in a Changing Society will be essential reading for undergraduates studying social policy and sociology.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction: thinking about society PART 1: OLD PARADIGMS: HOW WE USED TO THINK OF SOCIETY 2. Keynesian economics 3. Marxism 4. Liberal individualism 5. Conservatism and the new right 6. Social democracy and socialism PART 2: NEW PARADIGMS: INTERPRETATIONS OF A CHANGING SOCIETY 7. Communities and society 8. New views of the economy 9. The global economy 10. A new kind of society 11. Explaining social divisions PART 3: NEW CHALLENGES TO SOCIAL POLICY 12. Society 13. The economy 14. The political framework 15. Social justice and welfare

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GOR013874526
9780415165419
0415165415
Social Policy in a Changing Society by Maurice Mullard
Used - Like New
Paperback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
1998-10-01
256
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