Welfare Theory: An Introduction [Paperback]

Tony Fitzpatrick (Author)

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Publication Date: November 10, 2001 | ISBN-10: 033377843X | ISBN-13: 978-0333778432

Social policy debates often get lost in highly technical discussions and in day-to-day politics. This introduction to welfare theory offers an alternative approach to understanding social policy. It reviews the concepts of welfare, equality, liberty and citizenship, key political and sociological themes, old and new welfare ideologies, as well as recent theoretical developments including globalization, postmodernism and risk society.

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'...in seeking to synthesise a very wide range of social and political thought into a body of 'welfare theory' and present it in a manner which is accessible to undergraduate students, Fitzpatrick has set himself (or been set) a fairly daunting task. It is a measure of his success, as well as a reflection of his erudition and evident enthusiasm for the subject, that he has managed to produce a text which is readable, accessible and will provide students with a good map of the theoretical terrain on the subject for some time to come.' - Iain Ferguson, University of Stirling, Social Policy

About the Author

Tony Fitzpatrick is Lecturer in Social Policy, Nottingham University.

Product Details

• Paperback: 238 pages
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan (November 10, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 033377843X
• ISBN-13: 978-0333778432
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,922,810 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Who would've thought the book was so enjoyable?, January 3, 2007

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This review is from: Welfare Theory: An Introduction (Paperback)

The writing style is so nice, very conversational, and the book itself is philosophically grounded (conceptually). I never imagined I'd like it so much. The title sounds so dry... Its not just about welfare- as in public assistance benefits- but about social welfare policy in general.

I enjoyed this book more than any other policy book I was required to read. In fact, if I were teaching, I'd use this book as the primary text, because I'd be sure that the students would read it! Any person interested in social welfare policy would benefit from reading this book.