Introduction to Social Policy Analysis
Illuminating Welfare Issues
“Instead of duplicating existing introductions, this concise book offers a truly personal and well-written discussion of key concepts that help readers grasp the nature of contemporary social policy analysis.”—Daniel Béland, Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, Canada
Paper $34.95
All Our Welfare
Towards Participatory Social Policy
“Beresford is one of our best and most trenchant critics of the impact of neoliberal policies on social work services, service users, and welfare provision more generally. This stimulating and important book deserves to be read widely.”—Michael Lavalette, Liverpool Hope University
Paper $39.95
Politics, Power and Community Development
“Bringing an appropriately political focus to bear on the discussion around community development, this interesting and stimulating collection provides an inclusively international and critical overview of the complex and constant interplay between the processes of community development, politics, and power.”—Fred Powell, University College Cork
Paper $42.95
Policy Analysis in Israel
“This fascinating book pushes past viewing Israeli developments in terms of headlines, turbulence, and shifting borders, addressing the lack of attention to the policy practices that have emerged in a relatively young nation that has borrowed structures and practices from multiple settings.”—Beryl Radin, Georgetown University
Cloth $150.00
Two New Editions
Understanding Health Policy
Second Edition
“An essential text for lecturers and students studying health policy. This book comprehensively covers the key areas of the policy making process and includes contemporary examples and case studies from the health sector. It is easy to read, despite the complexity of the topics covered.”—Julie Prowse, University of Bradford
“A very welcome update!”—Tracey Heath, University of Hull
Paper $38.95
The Health Debate
Second Edition
“A thoughtful assessment of recent National Health Service reforms.”—Critical Social Policy, on the first edition
“This book is ideal for anyone with an interest in health policy, health systems development, and the wider health agenda.”—Health Service Journal, on the first edition
Paper $26.00