Welfare

by Mary Rose Daly

Book Overview

Welfare is an important concept in the social sciences. It is also challenged and contested not only by alternative concepts but also as a political goal in itself. Using a multi-disciplinary approach, this book takes a fresh look at the continuing relevance of welfare in the context of public policy, recent scholarly developments and changes in popular attitudes and behaviour.

The book connects theory and practice. Tracing the concept's...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0745644716
• ISBN13: 9780745644714
• Release Date: March 2011
• Publisher: Polity Press
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.4" x 8.4"