An Introduction To Social Policy

<i>An Introduction to Social Policy</i> explores essential welfare topics, themes and issues for students studying social policy or related disciplines such as sociology, social work, or nursing and social care. </p><p></p><p>- Part One examines key concepts including welfare, social justice, diversity and health and well-being.</p><p></p><p>- Part Two explores policy issues in relation to key stages of the lifecourse.</p><p></p><p>- Part Three takes a comparative perspective, discussing the international issues and supranational bodies that impact on British and European social policy today.</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>This book is essential reading for all students of social policy and the social sciences, as wel