<p><b>The new edition of the bestselling guide to the issues students will encounter in the study of social policy in both the UK and abroad</b></p><p>Fully updated and expanded, the sixth edition of <i>The Student¿s Companion to Social Policy</i> remains the most accessible and comprehensive review of UK and comparative social policy available for undergraduate students. Written and edited by leading experts in the field, this authoritative textbook covers all the perspectives, debates, issues and challenges in both the theory and practice of social policy.</p><p>The latest edition reflects the most recent developments in the discipline and in social policy-making. New and revised chapters examine critical topics such as the policy agenda of the UK government elected in 2019 and the implications of globalization, climate change, Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic. A wealth of new and revised illustrative material, including additional problem-centred review and assignment questions, enh