Key Themes in Social Policy provides an accessible and authoritative introduction to the key concepts used in social policy, from autonomy to wellbeing.
With over 100 ideas discussed, this is a comprehensive student guide and is designed to help readers to gain a deeper understanding of major debates and issues. Each entry:
- explains the origin of the word
- discusses its relationship to the social sciences
- describes its relevance to social policy and how widespread its use is
- outlines some of the key thinkers and research on the topic and gives suggestions for further reading.
Making it easy to understand and use the most important ideas in the area, this is an essential companion for all students taking social policy courses.
- ISBN10 0415520975
- ISBN13 9780415520973
- Publish Date 15 February 2013 (first published 1 January 2013)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Imprint Routledge
- Format Paperback
- Pages 190
- Language English