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Welfare Policy under New Labour: The Politics of Social Security Reform (International Library of Political Studies)

By Andrew Connell

Book information

Publisher
Tauris Academic Studies
Year
2010
ISBN
1848853890, 9781848853898
LCC
JN1129.L32 C63 2010
Open Library ID
OL25157740M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
954 kB (976574 bytes)
Series
International Library of Political Studies
Pages
202\202
Orientation
yes
Scanned
no
Time added
2012-02-04 16:00:00

Description

How much freedom of action does an ambitious reforming party have as it moves from opposition to government? Drawing on original research and first-hand interviews, Andrew Connell analyzes the development of welfare reform policy following New Labour's ascent to power in 1997 to show how ideas, actors, and structures can constrain policy options. He looks at the contrasting ideas of Frank Field, Minister for Welfare Reform in 1997-8, and of Gordon Brown, and shows how Brown's approach eventually came to prevail. The book also includes a unique exposition of Field's political and social philosophy, showing how his consistent Christian socialist beliefs influenced his work as Minister for Welfare Reform. Welfare Policy under New Labour will be essential reading for scholars of contemporary politics and social policy and for those interested in New Labour and welfare reform.

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