Migration, immigration and social policy

This thought-provoking and authoritative collection of papers tackles a subject of urgent international concern - migration, immigration and social policy. The volume's thirteen authors are drawn from diverse academic and professional backgrounds, in social work, social policy, sociology, psychology, government and international relations, and bring ...

Making a european welfare state?

convergences and conflicts over european social policy

This volume provides an up-to-date account of developments in Europe across a range of policy fields, from labour markets to disability and poverty to health care. An up-to-date account of a rapidly changing field. Covers developments across a range of policy fields, from labour markets ...

The welfare of food

rights and responsibilities in a changing world

Everyone needs reliable access to safe, appropriate and healthy food; yet despite regular public pronouncements and apparent commitments by states and institutions, the reality is very different for many consumers in both rich and poor countries. This book explains why, looking at the role of ...

Environmental issues and social welfare