Politics of Welfare State Author:Oakley Increasing privatization and greater reliance on the market have changed the concept of the welfare state. This coherent volume examines recent developments and assesses the implications for the rights of citizenship and the role of welfare in society. This book is intended for undergraduate and postgraduate students in social policy, politics, ... more »sociology and social history as well as students on applied social science courses and professionals within health, social welfare and education.« less