Author: Derek Birrell
Publisher: Policy Press
ISBN: 9781847422255
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 252
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With new devolved administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, this book provides a study of developments in the major areas of social policy and a full comparison between the four UK nations.
Author: Ann Marie Gray
Publisher: Policy Press
ISBN: 9781447355182
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 184
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Comparing developments across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, this textbook explores the scope and use of social policy over the last decade by the devolved administrations. Students are guided through different policy initiatives undertaken by the devolved administrations, the consequences of enhancing devolved government powers and the divergence resulting from their decisions not to follow changes in policy implemented in England. This accessible and relatable text enables students to delve into topical social policy issues, identify major influences on social policy developments and understand theories on multi-spatial governance, policy transfer and differential citizenship rights. Key features to support student learning include: - overview and summary sections to bookend each chapter; - diagrams, tables, figures and charts; - reflection exercises and questions; - recommended reading and resources. As they discover the impact of the enhancement of devolved powers in each jurisdiction, students will gain a comprehensive and contemporary picture of social policy across the UK.
Author: Birrell, Derek
Publisher: Policy Press
ISBN: 1847422276
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 248
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With new devolved administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, this book makes a comprehensive assessment of the impact of devolution on social policy. It provides a study of developments in the major areas of social policy and a full comparison between Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. To what extent is it valid to speak of agendas for government driven by social policy? With new governments in each country, has a fresh dynamic been given to the emergence of distinct social policies? The impact of devolution on social policy uses a framework of analysis based on the nature and scope of social policies, ranging from major innovations and policy distinctiveness, to differences in implementation, policy convergence and areas of overlap with UK policies. This framework facilitates an integrated analysis and comparison of social policy developments and outcomes between the four UK nations. An assessment is also made of the ideas and values which have driven the direction of social policy under devolution. With devolution becoming increasingly important in the study of social policy, the book will be of key interest to academics and students in social policy, public policy and politics, and will also be a valuable resource for practitioners involved in policy making.
Author: Derek Birrell
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781447303862
Category : Decentralization in government
Languages : en
Pages : 234
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Author: Jennifer Wallace
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3030022307
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 165
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It has been over twenty years since the people of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland voted for devolution. Over that time, the devolved legislatures have established themselves and matured their approach to governance. At different times and for different reasons, each has put wellbeing at the heart of their approach – codifying their values and goals within wellbeing frameworks. This open access book explores, for the first time, why each set their goal as improving wellbeing and how they balance the core elements of societal wellbeing (economic, social and environmental outcomes). Do the frameworks represent a genuine attempt to think differently about how devolved government can plan and organise public services? And if so, what early indications are there of the impact is this having on people’s lives?
Author: Michael James Hill
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN: 9780631200390
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 248
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Understanding Social Policy offers a sketch of the history of social policy, in the UK and explores the influences upon the making and implementation of social policy. It shows that it is not just new initiatives in social policy which need attention. Constitutional changes are occurring, including in particular the devolution of power to Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, which will re-shape political and administrative institutions and in due course have a profound impact upon the social policy scene. The book also examines specific areas of social policy, including the Labour initiatives on welfare reform, the reshaping of the NHS to replace the internal market with health care commissioning, and the new initiatives on education and training.
Author: Michael Hill
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN:
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 316
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The eighth edition of this successful textbook provides a student-friendly assessment of the key substantive areas of social policy and the context and processes which surround their development. Written to engage students across the health and social sciences as well as those studying social policy as a main subject Features a greater emphasis on key principles, themes, and issues, an overview of recent policy changes, broader coverage of the historical and global context, and new chapters on social care for adults and on education and children Uses case studies and other text box material to illustrate the contents of each chapter Provides an accessible introduction to key areas of policy while inviting readers to consider these in historical, social, and comparative context Investigates current constitutional changes and their potential impact upon social policy
Author: Gerry Mooney
Publisher: Policy Press
ISBN: 1447308328
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 354
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Social justice and social policy in Scotland offers a critical engagement with the state of social policy in one of the devolved nations of the UK, a decade after the introduction of devolution. Promoting greater social justice has been held up as a key vision of successive Scottish administrations since devolution began. It is argued throughout this important book that the analysis of Scottish social policy must therefore be located in wider debates around social injustice as well as about how the devolution process affects the making, implementation and impact of social policy. Social justice and social policy in Scotland focuses on a diverse range of topics and issues, including income inequalities, work and welfare, criminal justice, housing, education, health and poverty, each reflecting the themes of social inequality and social justice. This book will be essential reading for academics, researchers, policy makers and practitioners as well as students of social policy and of society in Scotland and other devolved nations.
Author: Michael Keating
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 172
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This book explores the effects of devolution on the policy process, policy substance and policy outcomes in the United Kingdom, Spain and Belgium. It examines the scope for policy innovation within devolved governments, and considers the political and policy interdependence that remains between governments at each level of the state.
Author: Pamela Winston
Publisher: Georgetown University Press
ISBN: 9781589014831
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 346
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Now that responsibility for welfare policy has devolved from Washington to the states, Pamela Winston examines how the welfare policymaking process has changed. Under the welfare reform act of 1996, welfare was the first and most basic safety net program to be sent back to state control. Will the shift help or further diminish programs for low-income people, especially the millions of children who comprise the majority of the poor in the United States? In this book, Winston probes the nature of state welfare politics under devolution and contrasts it with welfare politics on the national level. Starting with James Madison's argument that the range of perspectives and interests found in state policymaking will be considerably narrower than in Washington, she analyzes the influence of interest groups and other key actors in the legislative process at both the state and national levels. She compares the legislative process during the 104th Congress (1995-96) with that in three states — Maryland, Texas, and North Dakota — and finds that the debates in the states saw a more limited range of participants, with fewer of them representing poor people, and fewer competing ideas. The welfare reform bill of 1996 comes up for renewal in 2002. At stake in the U.S. experiment in welfare reform are principles of equal opportunity, fairness, and self-determination as well as long-term concerns for political and social stability. This investigation of the implications of the changing pattern of welfare politics will interest scholars and teachers of social policy, federalism, state politics, and public policy generally, and general readers interested in social policy, state politics, social justice, and American politics.
