{"product_id":"comparative-social-policy-concepts-theories-and-methods-hardback-9780631207733","title":"Comparative Social Policy; Concepts, Theories and Methods (Hardback) 9780631207733","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eComparative Social Policy\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eConcepts, Theories and Methods\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJochen Clasen (Edited by), Clasen (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780631207733, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 4 December 1998\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e295 pages\u003cbr\u003e25 x 20 x 1.5 cm, 0.567 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eComparative Social Policy\u003c\/i\u003e provides students with an introduction to cross-national social policy research, conveying the fascinating and challenging issues involved in conducting research of this kind. The book examines the theoretical, conceptual and methodological approaches, discusses prevailing concepts and reflects on methodological difficulties.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eList of Tables. \u003cp\u003eList of Contributors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Introduction: Jochen Clasen (University of Stirling).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Welfare States and Comparative Social Policy:\u003c\/b\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Trends and Developments in Welfare States: Catherine Jones Finer (University of Birmingham).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Theories and Methods in Comparative Social Policy: Deborah Mabbett (University of Brunel) and Helen Bolderson (University of Brunel).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Comparative Analyses in Selected Policy Fields:\u003c\/b\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Comparative Housing Policy: John Doling (University of Birmingham).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Institutions, States and Cultures: Health Policy and Politics in Europe: Richard Freeman (University of Edinburgh).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Comparing Family Policies in Europe: Linda Hantrais.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Full Circle: a Second Coming for Social Assistance?: John Ditch (University of York).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. Comparative Approaches to Long-term Care for Adults: Susan Tester (University of Stirling).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. Unemployment Compensation and Other Labour-Market Policies: Jochen Clasen (University of Stirling).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Themes and Topics in Comparative Social Policy:\u003c\/b\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10. The 'Problem' of Lone Motherhood in Comparative Perspective: Jane Lewis (University of Nottingham).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11. Inside Out: Migrants' Disentitlement to Social Security Benefits in the EU: Simon Roberts (University of Brunel) and Helen Bolderson (University of Brunel).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12. Accumulated Disadvantage? Welfare State Provision and the Incomes of Older Women and Men in Britain, France and Germany: Katherine Rake (London School of Economics).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Social services \u0026amp; welfare, criminology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Social services \u0026amp; welfare, criminology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Social%20services%20\u0026amp;%20welfare,%20criminology%20%5BJK%5D%22\"\u003eJK\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52316798681368,"sku":"9780631207733","price":103.67,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780631207733.jpg?v=1781825745","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/comparative-social-policy-concepts-theories-and-methods-hardback-9780631207733","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}