Social Policy in Aotearoa New Zealand: A Critical Introduction [Paperback]

Social Policy in Aotearoa New Zealandidentifies the principles and theoretical perspectives that influence contemporary developments in policy making and implementation in New Zealand. The book enables students to understand the conflicting nature of these values and perspectives, and to integrate the theories of social policy with the methods and practices they will encounter in the field.Social Policy in Aotearoa New Zealandidentifies the principles and theoretical perspectives that influence contemporary developments in policy making and implementation in New Zealand. The book enables students to understand the conflicting nature of these values and perspectives, and to integrate the theories of social policy with the methods and practices they will encounter in the field.1. Introduction2. The History of Making Social Policy in Aotearoa New Zealand3. Goals for Well-being4. Social Policy Theory: The Classics5. Social Policy Theory: Critiques of the Classics6. Policy Analysis in the Public Sector7. Individualism, Collectivism, and the Recognition of Te Tino Rangatiratanga8. Social Development, Poverty, Work First9. Families and Children10. Health Policy: The Market Finds its Limit11. Social Policy: A New ConsensusAppendix 1: Some Official Sources of Data for Students of New Zealand's Social PolicyAppendix 2: New Zealand Governments and Prime Ministers from 1984Christine Cheyneis an Associate Professor in the School of People, Environment and Planning at Massey University.Mike O'Brienis an Associate Professor in the Social Work and Social Policy program at the School of Health and Social Services in Massey University.Michael Belgraveis a Professor in the School of Social and Cultural Studies at Massey University.Identifies the principles and theoretical perspectives that influence contemporary developments in policy making and implementation in New Zealand