基本説明
This book takes as its starting point the seminal contributions of Peter Townsend to social policy, sociology, social planning and the national and global battle against injustice.
Full Description
This important book makes a vital academic and political statement in the cause of social justice. It begins with an appreciation of the seminal contributions of Peter Townsend (1928-2009), and applies them to contemporary policy debates. It brings together many of the leading contributors to current debates in this field and provides a compelling manifesto for change for students and researchers in the social sciences, policy makers and practitioners, and everybody with an interest in creating a more equal and socially just society.
Contents
The legacy of Peter Townsend ‾ Adrian Sinfield, Alan Walker and Carol Walker; The making of a pioneer researcher: reflections from Peter Townsend's life story ‾ Paul Thompson; Peter Townsend, a man ahead of his time: re-reading 'The family life of old people' and 'The last refuge' ‾ Hilary Land and Hilary Rose; The case for universal child benefit ‾ Anthony B. Atkinson; Poverty ‾ Jonathan Bradshaw; Social justice for children: investigating and eradicating child poverty ‾ Ruth Lister; For universalism and against the means test ‾ Carol Walker; Underclass, overclass, ruling class, supernova class ‾ Danny Dorling; Addressing health inequalities: building on Peter Townsend's legacy ‾ Margaret Whitehead; Towards a new sociology of ageing: from structured dependency to critical gerontology ‾ Chris Phillipson; Disability: prospects for social inclusion ‾ Carol Thomas; Putting the lawyers in their place: the role of human rights in the struggle against poverty ‾ Conor Gearty; Radicalising social policy in the 21st century: a global approach ‾ Nicola Yeates and Bob Deacon; Conclusion: building on the legacy of Peter Townsend ‾ Alan Walker and Carol Walker.
