Social Policy in A Changing Society

✍ Scribed by M. Mullard

Year: 1998
Tongue: English
Leaves: 251
Edition: 2
Category: Library

No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.

✦ Synopsis

Social Policy in a Changing Society is a critical guide to theories about society, exploring the links between social theory and social policy. It considers a range of interpretations of changes in society, politics and the economy, and assesses their practical implications for social welfare. Social Policy in a Changing Society will be essential reading for undergraduates studying social policy and sociology.

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