This study reflects a growing recognition of the contribution that studies of the post-war 'welfare state' can make to contemporary debates about the restructuring of welfare. Drawing on the community care debates from 1971 to 1993, it illuminates contemporary concerns about such key issues as rationing care, the health and social care divide, the changing role of residential care and the growing emphasis on provider competition. From community care to market care focuses on the interpretation and development of national policy at local authority level in four contrasting local authorities. The results of the study will make a significant contribution to our understanding of the community care provision of older people.

About the Author
Robin Means is Associate Dean (Research and International Developments) at the Faculty of Health and Social Care, University of the West of England, Bristol. Hazel Morbey is a Research Associate at the Faculty of Health and Social Care, University of the West of England, Bristol. Randall Smith is a Senior Research Fellow at the School for Policy Studies, University of Bristol.

Reviews
"... a book that deserves to be widely read ..." Journal of Social Policy
"... an important book for both undergraduate and postgraduate students who are studying social welfare, social work and social policy." Ageing & Society
"... a useful addition to the community care literature and should be included on undergraduate reading lists of community care modules." Ian Shaw, Centre for Medical Sociology and Health Policy, School of Sociology and Social Policy, University of Nottingham



Book Information
ISBN 9781861342652
Author Robin Means
Format Paperback
Page Count 212
Imprint Policy Press
Publisher Policy Press