Full Description
This book guides students in understanding the meaning and operation of social policy in Australia. Taking a critical approach, and placing their analysis of social policy in an international context, the authors provide a framework for understanding the roles and relationships of the key players and institutions that influence the decision-making process. This authoritative, up to date text tackles the issues most relevant in recent times, including health, climate change and immigration.
Contents
Part 1: Introduction to Social Policy Chapter 1. What is Social Policy? Chapter 2. Values, Concepts and Social Policy Design Chapter 3. A Framework for Understanding, Advocacy and Action Chapter 4. The Institutional Context for Social Policy Part 2: The Historical, International and Changing Context for Action Chapter 5. The Historical Context for Action Chapter 6. Australian Social Policy in an International Context Chapter 7. Changes and Challenges Part 3: Areas for Social Policy Action Chapter 8. Immigration: Welfare Rights in a Temporary Immigration State Chapter 9. Unemployment Policy: Unemployment, Underemployment and Labour Market Insecurity Chapter 10. Losing Sight: Social Security Policy in Australia Chapter 11. Housing Policy in Australia Chapter 12. Health and Health Care: A Contested Terrain Chapter 13. Education Policy: Issues and Opportunities in Australian Schooling Chapter 14. Community Services, Individualism and Markets Chapter 15. Climate Change: An Urgent Challenge for Social Policy Chapter 16. Taxation: Paying for Policy
