Social Policy in a Development Context

Mkandawire, T.

Drawing upon both conceptual and empirical evidence, this volume argues the case for the centrality of social policy in development, focusing particularly on the message that social policy needs to be closely intertwined with economic policy. It is argued that social policy can provide the crucial link between economic development poverty eradication and equity. This volume is a significant contribution to thinking about social policy in a development context.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2004-11-11

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781403936615

DOI: 10.1057/9780230523975

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 354