Two-thirds of UK government spending now goes on the welfare state and where the money is spent - healthcare, education, pensions, benefits - is the centre of political and public debate. Much of that debate is dominated by the myth that the population divides into those who benefit from the welfare state and those who pay into it - 'skivers' and 'strivers', 'them' and 'us'. This ground-breaking book, written by one of the UK's leading social policy experts, uses extensive research and survey evidence to challenge that view. It shows that our complex and ever-changing lives mean that all of us rely on the welfare state throughout our lifetimes, not just a small 'welfare-dependent' minority. Using everyday life stories and engaging graphics, Hills clearly demonstrates how the facts are far removed from the myths.
- ISBN10 1447320034
- ISBN13 9781447320036
- Publish Date 27 October 2014 (first published 1 January 2014)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 29 March 2021
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Policy Press
- Format Paperback
- Pages 336
- Language English