{"product_id":"understanding-devolution-and-social-policy-9781447355182","title":"Understanding Devolution and Social Policy","description":"\u003cp\u003eComparing developments across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, this textbook explores the scope and use of social policy over the last decade by the devolved administrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\nStudents are guided through different policy initiatives undertaken by the devolved administrations, the consequences of enhancing devolved government powers and the divergence resulting from their decisions not to follow changes in policy implemented in England. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\nThis accessible and relatable text enables students to delve into topical social policy issues, identify major influences on social policy developments and understand theories on multi-spatial governance, policy transfer and differential citizenship rights. Key features to support student learning include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n•\toverview and summary sections to bookend each chapter;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n•\tdiagrams, tables, figures and charts;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n•\treflection exercises and questions; \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n•\trecommended reading and resources. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\nAs they discover the impact of the enhancement of devolved powers in each jurisdiction, students will gain a comprehensive and contemporary picture of social policy across the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ann Marie Gray","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48280864063739,"sku":"9781447355182","price":40.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/understanding-devolution-and-social-policy-9781447355182","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}