Understanding the Mixed Economy of Welfare

Brian Lund, Michael Hill (Newcastle University), Margaret May , Edward Brunsdon (Centre for household assets and savings managment (CHASM), University of Birmingham)

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English

Policy Press
16 January 2019

Sociology; Welfare & benefit systems; Central government policies

Series: Understanding Welfare: Social Issues, Policy and Practice

This updated edition, written by social policy and welfare experts, shows how the mixed economy of welfare links with the important conceptual and policy debates.

As the state withdraws from welfare provision, the mixed economy of welfare — involving private, voluntary and informal sectors — has become ever more important. This second edition of Powell's acclaimed textbook on the subject brings together a wealth of respected contributors and contains helpful features such as summaries, questions for discussion, further reading suggestions and electronic resources. It will be a valuable introductory resource for students of social policy, social welfare and social work at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.

Contributions by: Brian Lund, Michael Hill (Newcastle University), Margaret May, Edward Brunsdon (Centre for household assets and savings managment (CHASM), University of Birmingham), Adrian Sinfield (University of Edinburgh)
Imprint: Policy Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: Second Edition
Dimensions: Height: 240mm, Width: 172mm,
ISBN: 9781447333210
ISBN 10: 1447333217
Series: Understanding Welfare: Social Issues, Policy and Practice
Pages: 250
Publication Date: 16 January 2019
Audience: Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Undergraduate , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction: the mixed economy of welfare and the social division of welfare ~ Martin Powell The mixed economy of welfare in historical context ~ John Stewart The state ~ Brian Lund Market welfare ~ Robin Miller Voluntary and community welfare ~ Rob Macmillan and James Rees Informal welfare ~ Martin Powell The benefits and inequalities of fiscal welfare ~ Adrian Sinfield Occupational welfare ~ Edward Brunsdon and Margaret May The mixed economy of welfare: a comparative perspective ~ Michael Hill Conclusion: analyses in the mixed economy of welfare and the social division of welfare ~ Martin Powell

Martin Powell is a Professor of Health and Social Policy at the University of Birmingham. Martin's main research interest is in the British welfare state, especially the NHS. He has written or edited some 19 books, including some being translated into Chinese, Korean, and Polish. He has written over 80 peer reviewed articles, and he is a former editor of the journal 'Social Policy and Administration'.

Reviews for Understanding the Mixed Economy of Welfare

"""This book provides an up-to-date account of welfare pluralism that is both accessible to students and likely to revitalise an important debate within Social Policy. A must-read for academics and students alike."" Kirk Mann, Senior Lecturer in Social Policy, University of Leeds, about the first edition. ""..offers a coherent and comprehensive account of MEW in Britain both in policy and in policy studies, while offering useful insights to other conceptualisations. Presented in a very accessible way and including teaching and learning tools, it is of interest both to academics and students....."" Social Policy, Vol 37:3, about the first edition. ""The authors and editors are to be congratulated on maintaining an accessible style throughout, and in their clear explanations and critiques of the political thinking behind New Labour's 'Third Way' approach to welfare. ... I would recommend this book"" Journal of Advanced Nursing, Vol 60 (4), about the first edition."