Analysing the History of British Social Welfare
compassion, coercion and beyond
$94.38
- Paperback
248 pages
- Release Date
8 April 2024
Summary
Unveiling the Tapestry: A Historical Analysis of British Social Welfare
This book offers insights into the development of social welfare policies by exploring the interconnections between policies and practice throughout history.
It challenges tacitly accepted arguments that favour particular approaches to welfare, such as conditionality and eligibility. It provides examples of enduring social assumptions which influence the way we perform social welfare, such as the equivoc…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781447363705 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1447363701 |
| Author: | Jonathan Parker |
| Publisher: | Bristol University Press |
| Imprint: | Policy Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 248 |
| Release Date: | 8 April 2024 |
| Weight: | 394g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 156mm |
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Critics Review
“Parker has provided an insightful analysis of the history of the welfare state. In exploring why welfare policies follow certain paths, Parker offers a critical insight into welfare states development and its multiple potential futures.” Lee Gregory, University of Nottingham
About The Author
Jonathan Parker
Jonathan Parker is Professor of Society and Social Welfare at Bournemouth University.
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