Social Policy in the Modern World

Written in a concise and accessible style by Michael Hill, this textprovides a coherent, thematic account of social policy in the modern world.<br /> <ul> <li style=”list-style: none”><br /> </li> <li>Takes a comparative approach, considering the ways in which different countries approach social policies.<br /> </li> <li>Discusses the applicability of comparative theory in social policy<br /> </li> <li>Examines individual policy areas, including social security, employment policy, health services, social care and education.<br /> </li> <li>Provides a comparative exploration of current issues in social policy, such as the implications of ageing societies and the impact of global forces.<br /> </li> <li>Written in a concise and accessible style by Michael Hill, who is also the author of Blackwell’s <i>Understanding Social Policy</i>, now in its seventh edition.</li> </ul>