Social Policy Review 16 is an excellent source of information and opinion about core aspects of contemporary social policy for students and academics alike. It will also appeal to all those with an interest in ‘welfare’ in the widest sense of the term.

Part One: Developments in UK social policy Housing policy: coming in from the cold? ~ Brian Lund The NHS in England: from modernisation to marketisation? ~ Judith Allsop and Rob Baggott Developments in social security ~ Fran Bennett The rise of the meritocracy? New Labour and education in the second term ~ Sally Tomlinson The personal social services ~ Bill Jordan Part Two: Social policy in the wider context 'Scottish solutions to Scottish problems'? Social welfare in Scotland since devolution ~ John Stewart The primacy of ideology: social policy and the first term of the National Assembly for Wales ~ Paul Chaney and Mark Drakeford Attlee versus Blair: Labour governments and progressive social policy in historical perspective ~ Robert M. Page Christian democracy, social democracy and the continental 'welfare without work' syndrome ~ Kees van Kersbergen and Anton Hemerijck Activation through thick and thin: progressive approaches to labour market activation ~ Jonah D. Levy Part Three: Social policy since 1979 - the impact of Thatcherism Social policy since 1979: a view from the right ~ David Marsland Mrs Thatcher's legacy: getting it in perspective ~ Howard Glennerster Privatisation, privatisation, privatisation: the British welfare state since 1979 ~ Hilary Land Social policy since 1979: a view from the USA ~ Joseph White

"The new look Social Policy Review combines up-to-date reviews of current policies with penetrating historical and comparative analyses. It will be invaluable for students, teachers and practitioners alike." Alan Deacon, Chair, Social Policy Association

"The new look Social Policy Review combines up-to-date reviews of current policies with penetrating historical and comparative analyses. It will be invaluable for students, teachers and practitioners alike." Alan Deacon, Chair, Social Policy Association