{"product_id":"the-blackwell-dictionary-of-social-policy-isbn-9780631218470","title":"The Blackwell Dictionary of Social Policy","description":"Written by a carefully selected team of experts, this comprehensive dictionary introduces the major terms, issues and debates in British social policy.  List of Contributors and Editors. \u003cp\u003eEditorial Advisory Board.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlackwell Dictionary of Social Policy A–Z.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e  \"A valuable resource for all who study social policy at whatever level – not only for reference and guidance but for stimulation, provocation and inspiration.\" \u003ci\u003eAdrian Sinfield, Professor Emeritus of Social Policy, The University of Edinburgh\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c!--end--\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"A reliable guide through the jungle of terms, concepts, institutions and reformers that make up modern social policy. The short entries serve as a handy reference for students and practitioners alike while the longer entries depict complex theoretical concepts in a most accessible and lucid way.\" \u003ci\u003eProfessor Lutz Leisering, Bielefeld University\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePete Alcock\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Social Policy and Administration at the University of Birmingham. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eSocial Policy in Britain\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eUnderstanding Poverty\u003c\/i\u003e, editor (with G. Craig) of \u003ci\u003eInternational Social Policy\u003c\/i\u003e and editor of the \u003ci\u003eGildredge Social Policy Series\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAngus Erskine\u003c\/b\u003e is Senior Lecturer in Social Policy at the University of Stirling and is a past chair of the editorial boards of the \u003ci\u003eJournal of Social Policy\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSocial Policy and Society\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMargaret May\u003c\/b\u003e is Principal Lecturer in Social Policy at London Guildhall University. She is a past editor of \u003ci\u003eSocial Policy Review\u003c\/i\u003e, editor (with R. Page and E. Brunsdon) of \u003ci\u003eUnderstanding Social Problems\u003c\/i\u003e (Blackwell) and (with E. Brunsdon) of \u003ci\u003eOccupational and Commercial Welfare\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e  Written by a carefully selected team of experts, this comprehensive dictionary introduces all the major terms, issues and debates in British social policy. Whilst the focus is on Britain, entries also cover major international concepts and those drawn from other countries in comparative study.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eDictionary\u003c\/i\u003e comprises larger entries on key debates and issues, brief explanations of major terms and concepts, and short definitions of minor terms. For students of social policy this will be the ideal book to turn to in order to discover more about a particular phenomenon, concept or theory, or to get a complete and authoritative overview of the field. For practitioners and teachers it will serve as an invaluable reference tool.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990171730149,"sku":"NP9780631218470","price":43.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780631218470.jpg?v=1761786778","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-blackwell-dictionary-of-social-policy-isbn-9780631218470","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}