An Introduction to Social Policy
- Peter Dwyer - University of York, UK
- Sandra Shaw - Salford University, UK
- Part One examines key concepts including welfare, social justice, diversity and health and well-being.
- Part Two explores policy issues in relation to key stages of the lifecourse.
- Part Three takes a comparative perspective, discussing the international issues and supranational bodies that impact on British and European social policy today.
The concise chapters define the key terms and outline the central debates, giving students a fundamental foundation for their degree. Chapter overviews and summaries guide readers through the book, and questions for reflection conclude each chapter to test readers' knowledge.
This book is essential reading for all students of social policy and the social sciences, as well as those taking joint honours programmes in social work, sociology, criminology, politics and social care.
Peter Dwyer is Professor of Social Policy at the University of Salford.
Sandra Shaw is Senior Lecturer in Social Policy at the University of Salford.
A very good introduction to the topic which provides the right level of analysis for students studying the subject within the context of a third year module
Very well writeen book to be used as esntial reading for relevant topics in the appropriate modules
This text was recommended to me by a colleague and it didn't disappoint. Well written and is an ideal introductory text for anyone who is studying social policy for this first time
An excellent introductory book for students
I encourage any student of Social Policy to read the book! Well written and current!
This is a really useful book. Especially for students from a general social science background. It provides a gentle but detailed introduction to social policy
This is an essential read for undergraduate students. Students are able to dip into key concepts of welfare, social justice and well-being, or explore policy issues in more depth.
This book will be useful supplementary reading for a aUnit on working with welfare policy.
Well-written introductory textbook, including some good new ideas (social policy analysis from life course perspective). Part 3 covers international dimension of social policy, but main chapters are generally focused on british social policy.
This should prove a very useful source for students of social policy. The topics covered provide a good breadth, and up to date. Students should find it a good resources throughout their course of study.
