Social policy and risk
By: Ian Culpitt.
Publisher: Sage Publications; SAGE Publications Ltd
Published: 1999
Place of publication: London; Thousand Oaks, Calif
Language: eng
Number of pages: 180
Subjects: Social policy -- Philosophy.; Public welfare -- Philosophy.; Risk -- Sociological aspects.
Other titles: Social policy & risk
Description: "Culpitt explores the ways, in applying a philosophy of risk, that we might challenge the dominance of neo-liberal arguments in social policy. He argues that the organizing philosophy of neo-liberalism is based on a valorization of contract and risk. Drawing on Michel Foucault, he provides a critique of this neo-liberal perspective." "Social Policy and Risk makes a major contribution to our understanding of contemporary welfare politics. It will be essential reading for students and academics in social policy, politics, sociology and social work."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [166]-175) and index.