Author(s): Christine Cheyne et al

Maori Books

Since the mid-1980s social policy in New Zealand has been at the forefront of political and public attention. During the course of first a Labour then a National administration, there was a rapid and radical redesign of social policy, with substantial impact on the community. With the election of a Labour-led government in 1999, social policy continues to be the focus of much debate and reform. This revised and updated edition of Social Policy in Aotearoa New Zealand provides a context for understanding and assessing the processes and outcomes of recent changes in policy, and the direction of future policy development. Social Policy in Aotearoa New Zealand identifies the values and theoretical perspectives that continue to influence policy proposals and how they are implemented. It also helps the reader to gain an understanding of the conflicting nature of these values and perspectives. Key areas are highlighted, including: the recognition of indigenous entitlementincome supportchild and family social serviceshealth policy. This edition has also been updated to address new developments, such as increasing interest in 'third-way' politics, social cohesion, social inclusion and social exclusion, and the importance of gender analysis and Treaty analysis in the New Zealand context. This is an essential and accessible resource for all students of social policy and related disciplines, and invaluable for those seeking informed debate about the direction of public policy in New Zealand.