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The short guide to social policy / John Hudson, Stefan Kúhner and Stuart Lowe.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Bristol, UK : Policy Press, 2008.Description: x, 166 p. : ill. ; 20 cmISBN:
  • 1847420613 (pbk.)
  • 9781847420619 (pbk.)
Other title:
  • Social policy
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 361.61 22
LOC classification:
  • HN18.3 .H83 2008
  • H885s 2008
Other classification:
  • 71.80
Contents:
Introduction -- Social security -- Employment -- Education -- Health -- Housing -- Conclusion.
Summary: This book provides an accessible and short, yet systematic, guide to the essentials of social policy for undergraduate students studying a wide range of related courses. As an introductory text, the book offers a clear and concise overview of the major pillars of social policy. Drawing on examples from around the globe, the authors provide a broad overview of the variety of policy frameworks that different countries have developed in the fields of health, housing, education, employment, and social security. Each chapter has an explanation of key terms and concepts and is organized around a discussion of the different types of response to core policy dilemmas in each field.
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Item type Current library Home library Collection Shelving location Call number Vol info Status Date due Barcode
Libro Libro Biblioteca Juan Bosch Biblioteca Juan Bosch Ciencias Sociales Ciencias Sociales (3er. Piso) HN18.3 .H83 2008 | H885s 2008 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 3 Available 00000064188

Includes bibliographical references (p. 155-160) and index.

Introduction -- Social security -- Employment -- Education -- Health -- Housing -- Conclusion.

This book provides an accessible and short, yet systematic, guide to the essentials of social policy for undergraduate students studying a wide range of related courses. As an introductory text, the book offers a clear and concise overview of the major pillars of social policy. Drawing on examples from around the globe, the authors provide a broad overview of the variety of policy frameworks that different countries have developed in the fields of health, housing, education, employment, and social security. Each chapter has an explanation of key terms and concepts and is organized around a discussion of the different types of response to core policy dilemmas in each field.

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