福利理论的新方法

Edited by Glenn Drover, formerly Department of Applied Social Studies, City University of Hong Kong and Patrick Kerans, Professor, Maritime School of Social Work, Dalhousie University, Canada

New Approaches to Welfare Theory draws on recent work from the sociology of social action, feminist literature and critical social theory, to counter the current impasse in social policy. Interdisciplinary in scope and including work by economists, psychologists, philosophers and social workers, it offer insights into the meaning and dynamics of claimsmaking in modern society.

‘These essays raise the discussion of welfare-state theory to a new level of conceptual and political sophistication.’
– Nancy Fraser, Northwestern University, US

‘On an intellectual level I am very favourably impressed with this book. It advances a theory of welfare that is concerned to find the middle way between objectivist theories and the more politicised approach that is clearly expressed in recent feminist work. These are questions that attract much attention both in contemporary social policy and also political science. I strongly recommend this book.’
– Peter Taylor-Gooby, University of Kent, UK

‘With essays by some leading welfare scholars, this collection offers new and stimulating insights into many current social policy debates.’
– Sheila Kamerman, School of Social Work, Columbia University, US

‘. . . the book makes interesting reading for those who are interested in social theory and is useful to professionals engaged in social policy and social action.’
– A. Narender, Indian Journal of Social Work

‘. . . the book makes an important contribution. . . . this pioneering work deserves to be widely read.’
– Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare

‘This collection of essays is highly recommended as a valuable theoretical framework for new questions and responses.’
– Madeleine R. Stoner, Administration in Social Work