{"product_id":"social-policy-the-quest-for-freedom-equality-and-justice-hardback-9781509566037","title":"Social Policy; The Quest for Freedom, Equality and Justice (Hardback) 9781509566037","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eSocial Policy\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eThe Quest for Freedom, Equality and Justice\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eVirpi Timonen (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781509566037, Polity Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 6 December 2024\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e240 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.1 x 14.2 x 2.3 cm, 0.408 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"For those of us working in social policy and welfare state studies, a thorough grounding in the key concepts and the ways in which they are being rethought is vital. Virpi Timonen is a first-class guide in this endeavour.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMary Daly, University of Oxford\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"With deep insight and wide scope, this book offers a highly welcome discussion of our (often contested) understanding of the three major concepts in social policy: freedom, equality and justice. Thus it clearly sets out the ideational constituents of our present and future welfare societies.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWim van Oorschot, KU Leuven\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eConcepts like freedom, equality and justice have many uses – and even more misuses. In seeking to manage an increasingly complex world, it is more important than ever to think carefully about the meaning of such concepts which are central to policy debates and integral to implementing effective social policy around the world. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This concise and readable book is a guide to those essential social policy concepts. In addition to freedom, equality and justice, the book covers concepts like social risks and rights that are critical for understanding welfare states, and examines social policies through the lenses of power, recognition and investment. It also reflects on the role of social policy in addressing the biggest challenges that humanity faces in the twenty-first century, including the megatrends of inequality and climate change.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Drawing on key works and examples from diverse contexts, this book will be of interest to undergraduate and postgraduate students of social policy, sociology, social work and other social sciences, as well as researchers, policymakers, practitioners and activists looking for an accessible introduction to the heart of social policy.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e1 The Importance of Concepts\u003cbr\u003e 2 Risks, Needs, and Redistribution\u003cbr\u003e 3 Freedom\u003cbr\u003e 4 Equality\u003cbr\u003e 5 Justice\u003cbr\u003e 6 Social Rights\u003cbr\u003e 7 Policy as Power\u003cbr\u003e 8 Policy as Recognition\u003cbr\u003e 9 Policy as Investment\u003cbr\u003e 10 The Future of Social Policy\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":"Polity","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52460661571864,"sku":"9781509566037","price":42.36,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781509566037.jpg?v=1785457202","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/social-policy-the-quest-for-freedom-equality-and-justice-hardback-9781509566037","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}