Author:
Jawad, Rana.
Imprint:Bristol : Polity Press, c2012.
Descriptioniv, 268 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Note:Introduction : Thinking about religious welfare and rethinking social policy -- pt. I. Religion, social welfare and social policy in the UK -- Conceptualising the relationship between religion and social policy I : historical perspectives -- Conceptualising the relationship between religion and social policy II : theoretical perspectives -- The contemporary British context : social and policy profiles in relation to religion -- pt. II. Sector-specific religious welfare provision in the current UK context -- Social work and social action -- Health -- Social care -- Poverty reduction and financial assistance -- Housing, urban governance and regeneration -- Conclusion : Theoretical and practical implications for social policy.
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references and index.
