Issues in State and Social Policy

Course content

This course aims to examine the state and its welfare activities in contemporary societies from a critical perspective. It analyses the changing functions of the state and the growth of the welfare state in the post-war capitalist world. Particular emphasis will be given to poverty and unemployment, and the activities of the state to combat these problems. Education, health, housing, social security and social services will be examined as important areas of intervention of the welfare state critical perspective.