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      Social and Labour Market Policy: The Basics

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      Social and Labour Market Policy: The Basics is an accessible and informative student guide, which provide an overview of the fundamental principles of a the subject a jargon-free format.  By showing how social and labour market policy in contemporary society is u...

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      Product ID:9781138557291
      Product Form:Paperback / softback
      Country of Manufacture:GB
      Series:The Basics
      Title:Social and Labour Market Policy
      Subtitle:The Basics
      Authors:Author: Bent Greve
      Page Count:140
      Subjects:Social and ethical issues, Social issues & processes, Social welfare and social services, Social welfare & social services
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      Social and Labour Market Policy: The Basics is an accessible and informative student guide, which provide an overview of the fundamental principles of a the subject a jargon-free format.  By showing how social and labour market policy in contemporary society is understood, it also covers classical issue such as policy development by using a fresh approach to integration as well as old and new social risk.

      Social and Labour Market Policy: The Basics is an engaging and accessible introduction to the subject, which explores the broad historical, social and economic factors which have affected the differing types of social and labour market policies found in welfare states. Drawing links between social policy and labour market policy the book explores key introductory topics including:

      • Defining what we mean when we speak of social policy and labour market policy
      • Historical origins including Bismarckian and Beveridgian reforms
      • The range of social issues social policy aims to address, e.g. housing policy and child provision
      • Showing how social policy enhances well-being
      • Ideas and ideology and the effects of globalisation
      • The functioning of the labour market.

      Social and Labour Market Policy: The Basics provides readers with an understanding of their importance to the development of contemporary society. This book is suitable for students of social policy as well as students taking a social policy module as part of a wider course within politics, social work, health care, sociology and economics. Researchers interested in the field will also benefit from reading this book.


      Imprint Name:Routledge
      Publisher Name:Taylor & Francis Ltd
      Country of Publication:GB
      Publishing Date:2018-02-06

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      Weight184 g
      Dimensions139 × 205 × 10 mm