Description
| Product ID: | 9781137605887 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | The Evolution of the British Welfare State |
| Subtitle: | A History of Social Policy since the Industrial Revolution |
| Authors: | Author: Derek Fraser |
| Page Count: | 429 |
| Subjects: | European history, British & Irish history, History, Social and cultural history, Social welfare and social services, Central / national / federal government policies, Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, Social & cultural history, Social welfare & social services, Central government policies, United Kingdom, Great Britain, c 1700 to c 1800 |
| Description: | An established introductory textbook that provides students with a full overview of British social policy and social ideas since the late 18th century. Derek Fraser’s authoritative account is the essential starting point for anyone learning about how and why Britain created the first Welfare State, and its development into the 21st century.This is an ideal core text for dedicated modules on the history of British social policy or the British welfare state - or a supplementary text for broader modules on modern British history or British political history - which may be offered at all levels of an undergraduate history, politics or sociology degree. In addition it is a crucial resource for students who may be studying the history of the British welfare state for the first time as part of a taught postgraduate degree in British history, politics or social policy.New to this Edition:- Revised and updated throughout in light of the latest research and historiographical debates- Brings the story right up to the present day, now including discussion of the Coalition and Theresa May’s early Prime Ministership- Features a new overview conclusion, identifying key issues in modern British social history An established introductory textbook that provides students with a full overview of British social policy and social ideas since the late 18th century. Derek Fraser’s authoritative account is the essential starting point for anyone learning about how and why Britain created the first Welfare State, and its development into the 21st century. This is an ideal core text for dedicated modules on the history of British social policy or the British welfare state - or a supplementary text for broader modules on modern British history or British political history - which may be offered at all levels of an undergraduate history, politics or sociology degree. In addition it is a crucial resource for students who may be studying the history of the British welfare state for the first time as part of a taught postgraduate degree in British history, politics or social policy. New to this Edition:- Revised and updated throughout in light of the latest research and historiographical debates- Brings the story right up to the present day, now including discussion of the Coalition and Theresa May’s early Prime Ministership- Features a new overview conclusion, identifying key issues in modern British social history |
| Imprint Name: | Bloomsbury Academic |
| Publisher Name: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2017-08-30 |
