Welfare

* 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.

Written in a lively style, this book provides students of sociology, social policy and political science with a valuable point of access to a range of debates and thinking in the field of welfare and related concepts.

Introduction
1. Founding ideas and Approaches
2. Well-being and Other Challenges to Conventional Understandings of Welfare
Intermezzo
3. Classic Political Philosophies of Welfare
4. The State and Public Welfare
Intermezzo
5. Securing Material Welfare through the Market and the Welfare State
6 The Personal and Social Relations of Welfare
7. Conclusion