Social Policy and Its Administration

Social Policy and Its Administration
Author: Joanna Monie
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 611
Release: 2013-10-22
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1483188221

Social Policy and Its Administration contains an index of literature that defines the output created by social scientists for the welfare of human beings. This literary survey originates out of the need to present a comprehensive bibliographic work. The book covers areas that encompass the concept social policy. Topics such as the standards in social welfare services are also the focus of the book. The book traces the beginning of social science and the major proponents of the subject. The improvements made on the field are also enumerated and the countries that contributed to the progress of society are named in the book. Social revolutions such as the liberation of women and the abolishment of servitude as well as the transition from colonial status to political independence are discussed in the book. The text will be a useful tool for sociologists, historians, students, and researchers in the field of political science.

Handbook of Research on Sub-National Governance and Development

Handbook of Research on Sub-National Governance and Development
Author: Schoburgh, Eris
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 666
Release: 2016-11-30
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1522516468

Effective governance is a crucial aspect of all modern nations. Through various collaborative efforts and processes, nations can enhance their current governance systems. The Handbook of Research on Sub-National Governance and Development is a pivotal reference source for the latest scholarly material on the intersection between local and national politics, analyzing how this relationship affects nations’ economy and administration. Highlighting theoretical foundations and real-world applications, this book is ideally designed for professionals, academics, students, and practitioners actively involved in the fields of public policy and governance.