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Exploring the increasing involvement of the private sector in social policy, this collection examines the complex relationship between the public and private se

The first book to evaluate public-private partnerships in a broad range of policy areas.

From housing, pensions and family benefits, to health care, unemployment insurance and social assistance, the welfare state is a key aspect of our lives. This b

This bold new textbook represents a significant step forward in social policy teaching by combining comparative and global perspectives. Introducing readers to