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Book Synopsis
Written in a concise and accessible style by Michael Hill, this textprovides a coherent, thematic account of social policy in the modern world. Takes a comparative approach, considering the ways in which different countries approach social policies.

Table of Contents
Preface.

Glossary.

Part I: Generalisations.

1. Introducing the Comparative Study of Social Policy.

2. Comparative Theory.

3. Policy Processes.

Part II: Policy Areas.

4. Social Security.

5. Employment Policy.

6. Health Services.

7. Social Care.

8. Education.

Part III: Social Policy Issues.

9. Social Divisions.

10. Gender divisions.

11. Ethnic divisions.

12. Ageing societies.

13. Conclusions: Global developments.

References.

Index

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      Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
      Publication Date: 11/05/2006
      ISBN13: 9781405127240, 978-1405127240
      ISBN10: 1405127244
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Written in a concise and accessible style by Michael Hill, this textprovides a coherent, thematic account of social policy in the modern world. Takes a comparative approach, considering the ways in which different countries approach social policies.

      Table of Contents
      Preface.

      Glossary.

      Part I: Generalisations.

      1. Introducing the Comparative Study of Social Policy.

      2. Comparative Theory.

      3. Policy Processes.

      Part II: Policy Areas.

      4. Social Security.

      5. Employment Policy.

      6. Health Services.

      7. Social Care.

      8. Education.

      Part III: Social Policy Issues.

      9. Social Divisions.

      10. Gender divisions.

      11. Ethnic divisions.

      12. Ageing societies.

      13. Conclusions: Global developments.

      References.

      Index

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