This is the first book to examine the activities of UK and international `role models' through the lens of state crime and social policy. Written by experts in the field of sociology and social policy, it provides a comprehensive discussion of state immorality and deviance generally and state crime in particular.
Understanding disability policy explores the roles of social security, social support, poverty, socio-economic status, community safety, official discourses and spatial change in shaping disabled people's opportunities.
The book explores the influence of functionalism on New Labour's social policy initiatives aimed at revitalizing family, community, and work. It critically examines the extent to which these policies are genuinely innovative or merely a revival of past sociological ideas prevalent in British and American thought during the mid-20th century. Through this analysis, the author sheds light on the continuity and evolution of social policy concepts within New Labour's framework.
The book examines New Labour's social policy initiatives aimed at revitalizing family, community, and paid work, questioning the novelty of these ideas. Simon Prideaux argues that New Labour's policies are heavily influenced by functionalism, a dominant sociological perspective from the mid-20th century. Through this analysis, the author reveals the historical roots and continuity in the party's approach to social issues, challenging the perception of innovation in their policy framework.