New Managerialism New Welfare is a carefully integrated textbook that exploresthe continuing restructuring of the state and social welfare in the UnitedKingdom.... » 

New Managerialism New Welfare is a carefully integrated textbook that exploresthe continuing restructuring of the state and social welfare in the UnitedKingdom. It combines studies of specific policy areas such as healtheducation criminal justice local government with chapters that examinecrosscutting themes and developments. The book provides a thorough andcritical reflection on New Labours vision of the past and future of socialwelfare and public services in the construction of a modern society. «