Full Description
Originally published in 1971 and now reissued with a new Preface by John Offer this book examines the historical origins, (both institutional and academic) of social policy and administration and the theoretical contribution of such key figures in the development of the social sciences as Marx, Spencer, Weber and Durkheim. It then analyses the application of normative theory in this field; examines the concepts of exchange and stigma in social welfare; and looks at the idea of citizenship and the use of the social services. In a final section the author presents a number of models of social welfare.
Contents
Part 1: Social Theory and the Development of Social Administration 1. A Search for Paternity Amongst the Founding Fathers 2. The Origins of Social Administration Part 2: The Uses of Social Theory 3. Ideology, Rhetoric and Evidence 4. Exchange and Stigma 5. Some Current Problems in Social Policy.
