{"product_id":"9781847420619","title":"The Short Guide to Social Policy","description":"\u003cp\u003eSocial policy is the means by which we improve the welfare and well-being of society. It determines how we support and care for disadvantaged people, who educates our children, why some countries have free healthcare, when people receive benefits, and what we should do about poverty, homelessness, ill-health and a multitude of other social problems and inequalities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis short but systematic introductory text offers a clear and concise overview of the 'five pillars' of social policy: social security, employment, education, health, housing. Specifically designed for students who are new to the study of social policy, this short guide:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eoutlines the basics of social policy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eexplains key policy goals and how welfare is delivered\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003euses case studies from around the world to illustrate key debates and explore policy dilemmas\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ehighlights key terms and concepts throughout\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eprovides readers with quick reference summaries and guides to further reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether starting a degree in social policy or studying a single module in the subject at any level, this clear and accessible guide, written by experienced authors and teachers, is indispensable reading.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Policy Press at the Univ of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47052711985392,"sku":"9781847420619","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781847420619_p0.jpg?v=1763747727","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781847420619","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}