A major orginal work of social theory, this book presents a distinctive and tightly argued theoretical model for understanding the basis of welfare in society.The author develops a theory of welfare based on a series of basic propositions: that people live in society and have obligations to each other; that welfare is obtained and maintained through social action; and that the welfare state is a means of promoting and maintaining welfare in society. Each of these propositions is examined and developed to suggest a clear way of understanding the foundations of social welfare.
The book make a lively and informative contribution to debates in social policy, as well as moral philosophy, political theory and social theory.
- ISBN10 1446266117
- ISBN13 9781446266113
- Publish Date 23 July 2012 (first published 2 June 2000)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 19 May 2015
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint SAGE Publications Ltd
- Format eBook
- Pages 208
- Language English