9781447339656

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This new edition of a widely-respected textbook examines welfare policy and racism in a broad framework that marries theory, evidence, history and contemporary debate. Fully updated, it contains:* a new foreword by Professor Kate Pickett, acclaimed co-author of The Spirit Level* two new chapters on disability and chronic illness, and UK education policy respectively* updated examples and data, reflecting changes in black and minority ethnic demographics in the UK* a post-script from a minority student on her struggle to make a new home in BritainSuitable for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in social policy, sociology and applied social sciences, its global themes of immigration, austerity and securitisation also make it of considerable interest to policy and welfare practitioners.

ISBN-13

9781447339656

ISBN-10

1447339657

Weight

1.60 Pounds

Dimensions

7.00 x 1.00 x 9.75 In

List Price

$139.95

Edition

2nd Edition

Format

Hardcover

Language

English

Pages

336 pages

Publisher

Policy Press

Published On

2019-05-10



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