Welfare, Exclusion and Political Agency

Welfare, Exclusion and Political Agencydevelops key topics in social work and social policy relating to exclusion, social divisions and control in welfare. It provides theoretical tools for students, academics and professionals whose work involves supporting the political agency of excluded groups. The book tackles issues such as: the move away from publicly funded welfare; the loss of a public service ethic; reduction of input from professionals in policy; loss of professional skills; and increase of bureaucracy.