The second edition of this classic text from acclaimed author Paul Spiker introduces students to the concepts and methods of social policy. It provides a sense of the scope, range and purpose of the subject while developing critical awareness of problems, issues and common fallacies.
Local and Regional Development addresses the fundamental issues of "what kind of local and regional development and for whom?" frameworks of understanding, and instruments and policies. Local and Regional Development outlines what hoistic, progressive and sustainable local and regional development....