{"product_id":"understanding-theories-and-concepts-in-social-policy-paperback","title":"Understanding Theories and Concepts in Social Policy - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRuth Lister\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRuth Patrick\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKate Brown\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDemonstrating the relevance of theory to political and policy debates and practice, this lively and accessible second edition helps students to grasp the real-life implications of social policy theory. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The updated text includes consideration of contemporary shifts in welfare ideologies in the context of global austerity and the UK Coalition and Conservative governments since 2010. With a new chapter focusing on critical debates about disability, sexuality and the environment, this textbook also includes fresh reflections on migration, conditionality, resilience, social justice and human rights.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Key features include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - real-life examples from UK and international politics and policy to explain and illuminate the significance of social policy theory;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - key questions for student reflection and engagement; and\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - bulleted chapter summaries and annotated further readings at the end of every chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This new edition is a dynamic, engaging and valuable introduction to the key theoretical perspectives and concepts deployed in social policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRuth Lister is Emeritus Professor of Social Policy at Loughborough University and a member of the House of Lords. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Ruth Patrick is Professor of Social Policy at the University of York.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Kate Brown is Senior Lecturer in Social Policy and Criminal Justice at the University of York.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 364\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.75 x 9.61 x 6.69 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 26, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50314235937005,"sku":"9781447338383","price":73.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/8918\/9441\/files\/gk9ACnGrB9781447338383.webp?v=1784657858","url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/en-gb\/products\/understanding-theories-and-concepts-in-social-policy-paperback","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}