Full Description
Originally published in 1984 Theories of Welfare looks at theories of social administration developed in different social science disciplines. The book ranges widely and gives concise coverage to the historical and intellectual background in which the theory emerged, the implicit or explicit value assumptions, and account of the most important theoretical concepts and the major criticisms of them, an indication of the relevance to social administration and a guide to further reading.
Contents
1. The Social Sciences and Welfare 2. Neo-Classical Micro-Economic Theory 3. Macro-Economic Theory 4. Marx and Marxism 5. Functionalism 6. Pluralist and Elitist Theories of Political Processes 7. The Interactionist Perspective 8. Two Theories of Social Justice 9. Explanations of Poverty 10. Conclusion Author Index Subject Index
