A Concise History of British Social Policy Since the Second World War

This accessible introduction to British social policy from 1940 to the present day focuses on key developments during that period. Organised chronologically, by government, it provides readers with and opportunity to compare and contrast the developments in a systematic way. Each chapter covers a different period of government and hightlights:

? its ideological underpinning
? the social and economic context
? key social policy developments
? successes and failures.

Like other texts in this series, the book is designed to be student-friendly, with summaries of key points and suggestions for further reading. It provides an essential framework for anyone approaching the study of social policy for the first time.