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It is an excellent publication, and I will use it in my classroom. I will use the book to structure exam questions.

This book contains the relevant information to assist students in understanding the basics of social policy in preparation for more in depth courses.

This is an excellent book providing an overview of social policy in the UK and within a European and global context. At undergraduate level this book really hits the mark. Key subjects are covered well and offer a helpful springboard to further reading of the subject.

Useful text, well organised and up to date issues discussed in a UK context.

A useful text to help student become acquainted with social policy concerns

The book provides an excellent introduction to the world of Social Policy. Part 3, in particular, offers students an accessible entry point to engaging with the question of globalisation.

This book is very interesting especially because of the clear division of thematic chapters. Taking into account the "life course perspective" in social policy should be assessed positively. Although this book takes into account almost mainly British experience and solutions it also includes important chapters describing the outline of the international social policy.

This is an excellent introductory text on social policy. Complext concepts and terms are introduced in a very approachable manner and I believe students will find it highly helpful.

Excellent range of topics covered. Gives students an in-depth and crucial understanding of the context of social work

With the parctice and procedures of criminal justice agencies now driven by the everchanging public policy decision makers, understanding how policy is developed and refined is vital to understand many of the debates in criminal justice.

This book is an excellent introductory text for new students of social policy. It provides a comprehensive but highly readable overview of key social policy concepts; a very useful 'lifecourse' framework; and an engaging introduction to comparative social policy. It is being adopted as a key text for SWP2141 Social Policy Workshops, to provide the theoretical basis for students to prepare their first social policy presentations in the course.

An essential book to help students understand social policy. Used with second year foundation degree students who found this an excellent resource in helping them get to grips with themes and concepts of social policy.

A good book for background reading mon social policy helps set the scene for further reading and development

Good overview of social policy considerations for social work students

A highly relevant and well written text that explores and introduces the key concepts relevant to social policy. Ideal for our students who undertake a 1st year module with the same title.

The book presents a complete and updated overview on welfare topics, themes and issues. The basic but specific vocabulary and the use of examples let students understand the complex subject. I would suggest to add more international cases and to deepen South European or South American literature about the topic to engage also students coming from different states with different welfare systems.

Excellent book, directly covers issues which are sometimes difficult for students to wrap their heads around.

This is an outstanding book, full of up to date information presented in a very readable way. I have made this an essential read for my leadership in healthcare module.

This book provides a good overall coverage for students who need to have a general but full overview of what social policy is and how it fits together within the contexts that I teach.