Understanding Social Security
by Luke Martinelli (Contribution by)Dan Finn (Contribution by)Sue Watson (Contribution by)Ruth Patrick (Contribution by)John Hudson (Contribution by)Zoë Irving (Contribution by)Kevin Farnsworth (Contribution by)Nicola Yeates (Contribution by)Bozena Sojka (Contribution by)Emma Carmel (Contribution by)Fran Bennett (Contribution by)Steve McKay (Contribution by)Jane Millar (Contribution by, Editor)Tess Ridge (Contribution by)Roy Sainsbury (Editor)
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ISBN13: 9781447339472
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The 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.With contributions from leading academics in the field this book critically examines the design, entitlement, delivery and impact of current welfare provision. The first half of the book examines social security across the lifecycle from Child Benefit to retirement pensions. The second half focuses on key issues in policy and practice including new topics such as the realities of life on benefits in an era of austerity, and the pros and cons of Universal Basic Income.* Framework supports teachers and students, encouraging analytical thinking of issues and providing pointers to related sources* Authoritative and evidence-based arguments* Clear section and chapter summaries, overviews, questions for discussion, website resources and a bibliography* Includes tables, charts and text boxes for clarity, interest and appealThis book is suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students of Social Policy taking modules on Social Security Policy, Poverty and Inequality, Income Support and Welfare Reform, as well as Social Work students and those on other Social Science degree programmes.
| ISBN-13 | 9781447339472 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | 1447339479 |
| Weight | 1.10 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 6.77 x 0.66 x 9.45 In |
| List Price | $55.95 |
| Edition | 3rd Edition |
| Format | Paperback |
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| Language | English |
| Pages | 280 pages |
| Publisher | Policy Press |
| Published On | 2018-05-01 |
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