An introduction to the history of the welfare state in Britain, forcusing primarily on the post-World War Two period. The book is divided into two parts. Part 1 provides a chronological overview of the development of the welfare state from its origins in the nineteenth century right up to the present. Part II concentrates on the history of the five main welfare service sectors (health, education, personal social services, housing and social security). The book is concluded with an assessment of the welfare state in Britain today and the options for change as we approach the new century.
- ISBN10 0135181844
- ISBN13 9780135181843
- Publish Date 1 April 1996
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 31 October 2001
- Publish Country US
- Publisher Pearson Education Limited
- Imprint Addison Wesley
- Format Paperback
- Pages 304
- Language English