Addressing those misconceptions, Spicker assesses the real problems with the system, related to its size, its complexity, the expectation that benefits agencies should know everything, and the determination to ‘personalise’ benefits for millions of people. This stimulating short book is a valuable introduction to social security in Britain and the potential for its reform.
For more from the author on social security and social policy visit blog.spicker.uk.
Addressing those misconceptions, Spicker assesses the real problems with the system, related to its size, its complexity, the expectation that benefits agencies should know everything, and the determination to ‘personalise’ benefits for millions of people. This stimulating short book is a valuable introduction to social security in Britain and the potential for its reform.
For more from the author on social security and social policy visit blog.spicker.uk.
What's Wrong with Social Security Benefits?
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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781447337324 |
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Publisher: | Bristol University Press |
Publication date: | 03/01/2017 |
Edition description: | First Edition |
Pages: | 124 |
Product dimensions: | 5.10(w) x 7.60(h) x 0.40(d) |