Social policy in the modern world : a comparative text
Written in a concise and accessible style by Michael Hill, this textprovides a coherent, thematic account of social policy in the modern world. Takes a comparative approach, considering the ways in which different countries approach social policies.
Cross-cultural studies
VIII, 311 Seiten : Tabellen ; Lit
9781405127233, 9781405127240, 1405127236, 1405127244
255307362
Preface. Glossary. Part I: Generalisations. 1. Introducing the Comparative Study of Social Policy. 2. Comparative Theory. 3. Policy Processes. Part II: Policy Areas. 4. Social Security. 5. Employment Policy. 6. Health Services. 7. Social Care. 8. Education. Part III: Social Policy Issues. 9. Social Divisions. 10. Gender divisions. 11. Ethnic divisions. 12. Ageing societies. 13. Conclusions: Global developments. References. Index