
Social Security in Britain
Palgrave Macmillan (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 21. June 1999
Book
Hardback
XIII, 240 pages
978-0-333-72978-6 (ISBN)
Description
Social Security in Britain provides a comprehensive and up-to-date analysis of the social security system in Britain. As well as covering the historical and comparative context, the book explains today's complex system in simple terms. Current issues, such as the policy debate around welfare reform and the effects of the social security system on individuals and families, are also discussed. Social science students, academics and professionals in many fields will find this book an invaluable guide.
Reviews / Votes
'This new textbook provides a thorough account of the British social security system...let me warmly welcome this very well written and well organised textbook and wish it, and its inevitable updates, long success.' - Michael Hill, BenefitsMore details
Edition
1999
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
XIII, 240 p.
Dimensions
Height: 21.6 cm
Width: 13.8 cm
ISBN-13
978-0-333-72978-6 (9780333729786)
Schweitzer Classification
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Stephen McKay | Karen Rowlingson
Social Security in Britain
Book
06/1999
Red Globe Press
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Persons
STEPHEN McKAY is Principal Research Fellow at the Policy Studies Institute.
KAREN ROWLINGSON is Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Derby.
KAREN ROWLINGSON is Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Derby.
Content
The Aims of Social Security Policy.- The International Context.- The Historical Context.- The British System Today.- Who Receives Benefits?.- Benefits to Meet Specific Costs of Living.- Delivering Benefits.- The Effects of Social Security.- Social Security Reform.- Conclusions.- Annex: Data Sources Relevant to Social Security.- References.