{"product_id":"the-students-companion-to-social-policy-paperback","title":"The Student's Companion to Social Policy - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePete Alcock\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eTina Haux\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eVikki McCall\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe new edition of the bestselling guide to the issues students will encounter in the study of social policy in both the UK and abroad\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFully updated and expanded, the sixth edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Student's Companion to Social Policy\u003c\/i\u003e remains the most accessible and comprehensive review of UK and comparative social policy available for undergraduate students. Written and edited by leading experts in the field, this authoritative textbook covers all the perspectives, debates, issues and challenges in both the theory and practice of social policy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe latest edition reflects the most recent developments in the discipline and in social policy-making. New and revised chapters examine critical topics such as the policy agenda of the UK government elected in 2019 and the implications of globalization, climate change, Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic. A wealth of new and revised illustrative material, including additional problem-centred review and assignment questions, enhance students' learning and comprehension whilst encouraging them to reflect on and reconsider the issues raised in each social policy discussion. A timely, issue-driven overview for students to draw upon throughout their studies, this acclaimed textbook: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides the analytical foundation necessary to investigate and evaluate the key concepts and perspectives central to the study of social policy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents up-to-date coverage of policy formation and outcomes, national and international debates and the challenges and choices facing societies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures new and revised coverage of key issues including international and comparative developments, austerity and post-austerity policies in the UK and devolved administrations, public attitudes to welfare and sustainability challenges\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers a range of pedagogical tools such as boxed 5-point summary overviews, \"Emerging Issues\" sections, guides to further resources and chapter review questions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Student's Companion to Social Policy, Sixth Edition \u003c\/i\u003eis essential reading for all those on Social Policy courses, whether specialising in the subject or studying it as part of another programme across the social sciences at undergraduate or postgraduate level.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis fully revised and expanded edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Student's Companion to Social Policy\u003c\/i\u003e delivers an insightful and comprehensive review of UK and international social policy from a team of leading researchers. Through more than seventy contributions, this authoritative textbook offers complete coverage of all the important debates and issues in the theory and practice of social policy. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e This newest edition reflects the most recent scholarship from experts in the subject, including the policy agendas of recent UK governments, the implications of globalization, Brexit, the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change. Brand-new and updated pedagogic features include problem-centred reviews and assignment questions, with 5-point summary overviews, 'Emerging Issues' sections and links to further resources adding to the book's value as a resource for learning. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Student's Companion to Social Policy, Sixth Edition\u003c\/i\u003e will be an invaluable resource for anyone studying undergraduate or postgraduate courses in Social Policy as well as other programmes across the social sciences and including professional training.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePete Alcock\u003c\/b\u003e is Emeritus Professor of Social Policy and Administration at the University of Birmingham, UK. He retired in 2016 after teaching and researching in the field for over forty years, and his research covered the fields of poverty and anti-poverty policy, social security, and the role of the UK third sector. He is author and editor of a number of leading books on social policy including \u003ci\u003eWhy we need Welfare: Collective Action for the Common Good\u003c\/i\u003e, (2016), \u003ci\u003eSocial Policy in Britain\u003c\/i\u003e (5\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e edition, with L. Gregory, due 2022), \u003ci\u003eInternational Social Policy: Welfare Regimes in the Developed World\u003c\/i\u003e (2\u003csup\u003end\u003c\/sup\u003e edition, 2009, with G. Craig), and \u003ci\u003eUnderstanding Poverty\u003c\/i\u003e (3\u003csup\u003erd\u003c\/sup\u003e edition, 2006). \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTina Haux\u003c\/b\u003e is Director of the Centre for Children and Families at The National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) in London, UK. She is author of \u003ci\u003eThe Impact of Social Policy Scholars\u003c\/i\u003e (2017), and has served on the editorial boards of the \u003ci\u003eJournal of Social Policy\u003c\/i\u003e (2015-2017) and \u003ci\u003eSocial Policy \u0026amp; Society\u003c\/i\u003e (2011-2014). Her main research interests are family policy, welfare-to-work, social justice, evidence-based policy-making and, increasingly, longitudinal research methods. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVikki McCall\u003c\/b\u003e is Senior Lecturer in Social Policy and Housing at the University of Stirling, UK. She is co-author of the book \u003ci\u003eThe Role of Today's Museum\u003c\/i\u003e (2020, with C. Gray), and serves on the editorial board of \u003ci\u003eSocial Policy \u0026amp; Society\u003c\/i\u003e and on the Social Policy Association Executive Committee. Her research interests include housing, ageing, volunteers, devolution, poverty, inequality, gender, social problems, urban society, museums and the cultural sector. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMargaret May\u003c\/b\u003e is External Associate at the Centre on Household Assets and Savings Management (CHASM) at the University of Birmingham, UK. With over forty years of experience in teaching, examining and researching in social policy, she has edited a number of books in the field, including \u003ci\u003eThe Blackwell Dictionary of Social Policy\u003c\/i\u003e (2002) and \u003ci\u003eTaxation and Social Policy\u003c\/i\u003e, (with A. Lymer and A. Sinfield, due 2023). Her research interests include occupational and private welfare, employment policy, human resource management and taxation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 544\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.09 x 10 x 7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 11, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52731858026803,"sku":"9781119744870","price":84.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/bGg5YXpKS2MyTUg0QzRlb084aU15QT09.webp?v=1763870481","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/the-students-companion-to-social-policy-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}