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Ever wonder how the services we rely on every day actually come to life? From catching a bus and visiting a doctor to borrowing books from a library or enrolling in a course, we all benefit from government social policies. Talking Policy by Routledge provides a clear look at how these essential programs and services are developed and delivered within the political process. This book moves beyond simple math and measurable problems to explore the human and political side of policy-making. It explains how specific issues are defined as social problems and provides a detailed account of the historical development of the welfare state and social policy. Whether you are a student or a curious reader, this text offers a deep understanding of the systems that shape our daily lives and the political decisions that drive them.

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Explains how everyday services like public transport and healthcare are developed and delivered through government social policy.

Provides a look at the political process and the human elements that influence how social policies are created.

Offers a detailed account of the historical development of the welfare state and social policy structures.

Helps readers understand the process of how specific societal issues are defined and categorized as social problems.

Connects the theory of social policy to the practical programs and services used in daily life.

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31 March 2021
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