Understanding Theories and Concepts in Social Policy

By Ruth Lister

Book Overview

A central theme of this lively and accessible text is that theory helps us to understand policy, politics and practice. The book combines an in-depth exploration of selected theoretical perspectives and concepts with the student-friendly format of the Understanding Welfare series. The author uses diverse examples from contemporary social policy to help theoretical arguments come alive. It should provide a key text for 2nd and 3rd year undergraduates and postgraduates in social policy and related subjects, as well as their teachers.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1861347936
• ISBN13: 9781861347930
• Release Date: June 2010
• Publisher: Policy Press
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.7" x 9.4"