Title: Social security in Britain /
Authors: McKay, Steven F.; Rowlingson, Karen.
Publisher: MacMillan ; St. Martin's Press,
Year: 1999
Subjects: Social security Great Britain
Abstract: "This book provides a definitive account of social security issues, explaining the aims of the benefit system, how it works and how it affects social and economic behaviour. The context of social security policy is discussed along with the details of the current system. Written in an accessible style, using illustrations and boxes, this book provides an up-to-date guide to debates in the field of social security."--Jacket.
Contents: The Aims of Social Security -- The International Context -- The Historical Context -- The British System Today -- Who Receives Benefits? -- Benefits to Meet Specific Costs of Living -- Delivering Benefits -- The Effects of Social Security -- Social Security Reform -- Conclusions -- Data Sources Relevant to Social Security.