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Book SynopsisThe political and economic landscape of UK social security provision has changed significantly since the 2008 financial crisis. This fully revised, restructured and updated 3rd edition of a go-to text book covers all the key policy changes and their implications since the elections of 2010 and 2015.
Trade Review"An indispensable, up-to-date guide to the UK social security system written by the country's leading experts in a clear and engaging style." Karen Rowlingson, University of Birmingham "A godsend of a book! It guides the student through the maze that is welfare reform. I would not hesitate to recommend it." Dr. Lavinia Mitton, University of Kent "Fully updated to reflect a rapidly changing policy landscape, this engaging volume by a stellar cast provides a valuable overview of social security in the UK. Combining policy discussion with empirical evidence, including insights from qualitative research, it will prove an essential resource for students." Dr Kitty Stewart, London School of Economics and Political Science
Table of ContentsSocial security: the landscape ~ Jane Millar & Roy Sainsbury; Part One: People and policies across the life course; Social security support for children ~ Tess Ridge; Social security and work obligations ~ Jane Millar; Disabled people and carers ~ Roy Sainsbury; Protecting pensioners ~ Steve McKay; Gender and Social Security ~ Fran Bennett; Social security and the ‘management’ of migration ~ Emma Carmel & Boźena Sojka; Part Two: Issues in policy and practice; Social security in global context ~ Nicola Yeates; Who benefits and who pays? ~ Kevin Farnsworth & Zoë Irving; Public Attitudes to ‘Welfare’ ~ John Hudson; Everyday life on benefits ~ Ruth Patrick, Margaret Mbaikaize and Sue Watson; Jobcentres and the delivery of employment services and benefits ~ Dan Finn; Making It Simple? Universal Basic Income ~ Luke Martinelli; Facing the future: where next for social security? ~ Roy Sainsbury & Jane Millar.
