
Understanding Human Need
Hartley Dean(Author)
Policy Press
2nd Edition
Published on 22. April 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-1-4473-4198-7 (ISBN)
Description
This second edition of a widely-respected textbook is one of the few resources available to provide an overview of human need, as a key concept in the social sciences. Taking an approach encompassing both global North and South, this accessible and engaging book models existing practical and theoretical approaches to human need while also proposing a radical alternative.
Reviews / Votes
"In this new edition, Hartley Dean again demonstrates his mastery of the subject and his ability to analyse complex issues concerning the nature of human need and its relationship with rights and welfare. His book will be the standard reference work on human need for many years to come." James Midgley, University of California "A truly comprehensive account of human need and an original value-based argument for a new politics of need - indispensable reading across the social sciences." David Taylor, University of Brighton "Venturing beyond a standard revision, this second edition of Dean's textbook develops a novel radical humanist vision of need and outlines a 'needs-first' ethic. Of interest to a wider audience beyond social policy." Ian Gough, The London School of Economics and Political ScienceMore details
Series
Edition
2nd New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Bristol
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
New edition
Illustrations
4 s/w Abbildungen, 10 s/w Tabellen
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 170 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
409 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4473-4198-7 (9781447341987)
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Understanding Human Need
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04/2020
2nd Edition
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Understanding Human Need
E-Book
04/2020
2nd Edition
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Person
Hartley Dean is Professor of Social Policy at the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Content
Introduction
PART I - UNDERSTANDINGS AND CONCEPTS
The needs of humanity
The 'thin' and the 'thick' of need and needing
Needs in theory
Needs in practice
Human need and social policy
PART II - IMPLICATIONS AND DEBATES
Unmet needs and social disadvantage
Articulating needs as rights
The politics of human need
PART I - UNDERSTANDINGS AND CONCEPTS
The needs of humanity
The 'thin' and the 'thick' of need and needing
Needs in theory
Needs in practice
Human need and social policy
PART II - IMPLICATIONS AND DEBATES
Unmet needs and social disadvantage
Articulating needs as rights
The politics of human need