Social Policy in a Changing Society is a critical guide to theories about society, exploring the links between social theory and social policy. It considers a range of interpretations of changes in society, politics and the economy, and assesses their practical implications for social welfare. Social Policy in a Changing Society will be essential reading for undergraduates studying social policy and sociology.

This book shows how effectively theory can be used in a textbook to inform social work and social administration students of the assumptions that pervade the policy making and implementation process. . . A very attractive feature of the book is the way it draws on theory from various fields, including political science, economics and sociology. . . Although, the book is written for British students, it will also be useful for students in other countries. It can be effectively used as a supplemental text for students in the United States who are not adequately exposed to theoretical issues and who will benefit from its wider perspective. --Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare, Vol. 27, no. 3: September 2000.

Maurice Milliard is Senior Lecturer in Social Policy at the University of Hull.,
Paul Spicker is Senior Lecturer in Political Science and Social Policy at the University of Dundee.