The book is essential reading for undergraduates in social policy, sociology, social work, politics and citizenship. It will also appeal to A/AS level students and their teachers, and those on access courses and foundation degrees who are studying welfare issues, citizenship and related topics. Undergraduate and postgraduate students who are studying Citizenship as part of their teacher training programmes will also find it relevant.
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"An excellent introduction to current debates about citizenship and the only general social policy text on the subject. Highly recommended. Students will certainly benefit from reading this book." Nick Ellison, Department of Sociology and Social Policy, University of Durham "This exciting new series will be essential reading for students across a range of subjects and courses who need to gain a comprehensive understanding of welfare issues. It is evidence of the coninuing commitment of the Social Policy Association to support the development of learning and teaching in Social Policy and related fields." Pete Alcock, Professor of Social Policy and Administration, University of Birmingham
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Zielgruppe
Für höhere Schule und Studium
Für Beruf und Forschung
Maße
Höhe: 240 mm
Breite: 180 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-86134-415-1 (9781861344151)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Peter Dwyer is Lecturer in Social Policy at the University of Leeds. His research interests centre on a critical engagement of notions of citizenship, especially in relation to welfare, and more recently, migration.
Part One: Citizenship and welfare: Introduction: defining citizenship; Two traditions of thought: civic republicanism and liberalism; The development of social citizenship in Britain; Contemporary approaches to social citizenship; Part Two: Issues of difference: Poverty, class, citizenship and welfare; Gender, citizenship and welfare; Disabled citizens?; Race, ethnicity, citizenship and welfare; Part Three: Beyond the nation state: Social Europe; Global citizenship?; Conclusions.
