Welfare
- ISBN-10
- 0745644716
- ISBN-13
- 9780745644714
- Series
- Welfare
- Category
- Political Science
- Pages
- 224
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2011-03-28
- Publisher
- Polity
- Author
- Mary Daly
Description
Short introductory overview of the diverse theories and applications of the concept of ‘welfare' across the social sciences. Defines ‘welfare' in a broad sense, taking in issues such as well-being, social rights, etc. , rather than just looking at the welfare state or economic welfare.
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