The impact of devolution on social policy - 9781847422262

The impact of devolution on social policyAuthor(s): Derek Birrell\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Bristol University Press, United Kingdom\nImprint: Policy Press\nISBN-13: 9781847422262, 978-1847422262\nSynopsis\nWith new devolved administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, this book makes a comprehensive assessment of the impact of devolution on social [url] provides a study of developments in the major areas of social policy and a full comparison between Scotland, Wales and Northern [url] what extent is it valid to speak of agendas for government driven by social policy? With new governments in each country, has a fresh dynamic been given to the emergence of distinct social policies?\n\n\""The impact of devolution on social policy\"" uses a framework of analysis based on the nature and scope of social policies, ranging from major innovations and policy distinctiveness, to differences in implementation, policy convergence and areas of overlap with UK policies. This framewor.