1st Edition

Introducing Social Policy

Edited By David C. Marsh Copyright 1979
298 Pages
by Routledge

298 Pages
by Routledge

Originally published in 1979, this book concentrates on the major developments in social policy in the second half of the 20th century. The first part considers these in relation to the economic and social environment, comprising essays on social policy in relation to industry, urban planning, and housing need. Further chapters consider social policies designed to meet individual needs such as... Read more

1.Social Policy and Administration: The Field of Study Joan L.M.Eyden and David C. Marsh Part 1: Social Policy and the Economic and Social Environment 2. Social Policy in Relation to Industry Mary F. Robertson 3. Urban Planning and Social Policy Meryl Aldridge 4. Social Policy and Housing Need John S. Ferris Part 2: Policies and Services Designed to Meet Basic Individual Needs 5. Education Roger E. Cox 6. Health Gillian Pascall 7. ‘Social Security’ Stewart MacPherson Part 3: Policies Designed to Deal with Social Problems 8. The Personal Social Services Joan L.M. Eyden 9. Social Policy in Relation to Crime Philip T. Bean 10. An Overview – Retrospect and Glimpse of the Future David C. Marsh.

Biography

David C. Marsh (1917-1983) was Head of the Department of Social Science at the University of Nottingham.