Understanding theories and concepts in social policy

By:

Lister Ruth

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Publication details: Briston Policy Press 2010Description: 311p xiiISBN:

9781861347930

Subject(s):

1. Social Policy2. Public Welfare3. Human Services

DDC classification:

361.600000 LIS

Contents:

Table of contents Introduction: laying the groundwork; Part One: Theoretical perspectives in the political arena: Dominant post-war ideological perspectives: from 'middle way' to 'third way' and beyond; Critical perspectives: Marxism, feminism, anti-racism and environmentalism; Part Two: Theoretical perspectives as an analytical tool: Post-Fordism and postmodernism; Social control, regulation and resistance; What's the problem? Social constructionism; Part Three: Concepts: Needs; Citizenship and community; Liberty, equality and social justice; Bringing it all together.

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Table of contents
Introduction: laying the groundwork;
Part One: Theoretical perspectives in the political arena: Dominant post-war ideological perspectives: from 'middle way' to 'third way' and beyond;
Critical perspectives: Marxism, feminism, anti-racism and environmentalism;
Part Two: Theoretical perspectives as an analytical tool: Post-Fordism and postmodernism;
Social control, regulation and resistance;
What's the problem? Social constructionism;
Part Three: Concepts: Needs;
Citizenship and community;
Liberty, equality and social justice;
Bringing it all together.

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