Introduction to Social Security

An up-to-date text on an important social policy issue that needs constant updating. Essential reading for all students on social policy and administration courses.

John Ditch is Professor of Social Policy at the University of York.

Preface Introduction 1. Poverty Jonathan Bradshaw 2. Aims of Social Security Roy Sainsbury 3. Development of Social Security Peter Alcock 4. Poverty and Adequacy John Veit-Wilson 5. Pensions Policy Eileen Evason 6. Claiming Entitlements: Take-Up of Benefits Ann Corden 7. Poverty and Disability Sally Baldwin and Helen Barnes 8. Poverty and Social Security: Women's Business Eithne McLaughlin 9. Race, Social Security and Poverty Gary Craig 10. Poverty in a European Context John Ditch