The Peter Townsend reader by Alan Walker (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Peter Townsend reader by Alan Walker, David Gordon, Ruth Levitas, Peter Phillimore, Chris Phillipson, Margot E. Salomon, Nicola Yeates This reader brings together for the first time a collection of Peter Townsends most distinctive work, allowing readers to review the changes that have taken place over the past six decades, and reflect on issues that have returned to the fore today. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Peter Townsend, who sadly passed away in June 2009, had a long career researching an exceptional range of topics within the social sciences and campaigning against social inequalities.This reader brings together for the first time a collection of his most distinctive work, allowing readers to review changes and continuities over the past six decades, and reflect on social issues that have returned to the fore today. A particular feature of the volume is in tracing the links between empirical evidence and both social theory and social policy, and how those disciplines intersect. This reader will provide a teaching and learning resource for students in different disciplines of the social sciences and will also provide an insight into the development of one scientists entire intellectual approach. We hope it will be a fitting memorial to his life and work. Author Biography David Gordon is Director of the Townsend Centre for International Poverty Research and Professor of Social Justice in the School for PolicyStudies, University of Bristol. Ruth Levitas has been Professor of Sociology at Bristol since 2001, and a member of the Department of Sociology at Bristol since 1979.Peter Phillimore is professor of social anthropology at Newcastle University, in the School of Geography, Politics and Sociology. Chris Phillipson has held the post of Professor of Applied Social Studies and Social Gerontology, at the University of Keele since 1988. CMargot E. Salomon is Senior Lecturer at the Centre for the Study of Human Rights and Law Department, London School of Economics andPolitical Science. Alan Walker joined the Department of Sociological Studies at the University of Sheffield in 1977 and has been a Lecturer, Senior Lecturerand Reader in Social Policy. Nicola Yeates is Senior Lecturer in Social Policy at the Open University and an Honorary Senior Research Fellow at Dublin City University. Table of Contents Introduction; Section I: Sociology and social policy ~ edited by Alan Walker; Section II: From welfare state to international welfare ~ edited by Nicola Yeates; Section III: Poverty ~ edited by David Gordon; Section IV: Inequality and social exclusion ~ edited by Ruth Levitas; Section V: Health inequalities and health policy ~ edited by Peter Phillimore; Section VI: Older people ~ edited by Chris Phillipson; Section VII: Disability ~ edited by Alan Walker; Section VIII: Social justice and human rights ~ edited by Margot E. Salomon. Review "A valuable selection from the writings of an outstanding sociologist whose analyses have greatly enriched our understanding of social policy and its impact on peoples lives and the wider society." Adrian Sinfield, Professor Emeritus of Social Policy, School of Social and Political Studies, University of Edinburgh. "This collection of Peter Townsends writing is a tribute to his breadth of scholarship, and the superb clarity of his writing and his commitment will continue to inspire social scientists." Professor Jonathan Bradshaw, Professor of Social Policy, University of York. "This invaluable collection introduces readers to a wide range of Peter Townsends writings over half a century. It is a fitting memorial to an outstanding scholar and campaigner." Professor Ruth Lister, Loughborough University "Above all, this reader is an inspiration to us to collect and publish evidence in the cause of social change - and that, Im sure, is the legacy for which Townsend would have wished." Citizens Income Newsletter Long Description Peter Townsend, who sadly passed away in June 2009, had a long career researching an exceptional range of topics within the social sciences and campaigning against social inequalities. This reader brings together for the first time a collection of his most distinctive work, allowing readers to review changes and continuities over the past six decades, and reflect on social issues that have returned to the fore today. A particular feature of the volume is in tracing the links between empirical evidence and both social theory and social policy, and how those disciplines intersect. This reader will provide a teaching and learning resource for students in different disciplines of the social sciences and will also provide an insight into the development of one scientists entire intellectual approach. We hope it will be a fitting memorial to his life and work. Review Quote ..this reader is an inspiration to us to collect and publish evidence in the cause of social change - and that, Im sure, is the legacy for which Townsend would have wished. (It) is everything which students of social policy would have asked for. Citizens Income Newsletter Details ISBN184742404X Short Title PETER TOWNSEND READER Publisher Policy Press Language English ISBN-10 184742404X ISBN-13 9781847424044 Media Book Format Paperback Imprint Policy Press Place of Publication Bristol Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 362 Edited by Ruth Levitas UK Release Date 2010-01-25 NZ Release Date 2010-01-25 Author Nicola Yeates Pages 696 Year 2010 Publication Date 2010-01-25 Alternative 9781847424051 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2010-01-24 Illustrations Not illustrated We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161848469;

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