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Drawing on recent work & data on social protection in the developing world, this essay evaluates the current state of the art & suggests several important new lines of research. We first examine the historical origin & evolution of social protection systems in developing countries, arguing that insufficient attention has been paid to the authoritarian roots of developing nations' social policy. As a preliminary effort to remedy this shortcoming in the literature, we offer a political logic for the observed variation in the character of institutions of social policy established by nondemocratic regimes. Next, we explore recent research examining linkages between models of economic development & welfare regimes in developing countries. Finally, we turn to the study of the political determinants of the social policy reforms that occurred in the final decades of the twentieth century, arguing that variation in reform across policy areas has been more complex than is generally appreciated in the literature. To explain this variation, we develop a theory that identifies the political coalitions supporting different policy outcomes. Adapted from the source document.

The first of four syllabi intended to assist in the teaching of policy studies & curriculum development describes a U of Maryland course that acquaints students with demographic & economic trends in the US related to marginalized populations as well as the history & evolution of relevant social legislation. Key policies are assessed & compared to their counterparts in other countries. Course requirements include extensive reading, written assignments, & active class participation. J. Lindroth

Policy research has become an integral part of the policymaking process but is changing as the goals and emphases of policies change. Explores the shift in emphasis in evaluation research away from predominantly programmatic concerns and toward accountability issues in personnel and job evaluation. Depicts an inward turning in domestic policies from the provision of services to evaluation of government itself, and an acceleration in conflict over how the work of government should be structured and performed, and by whom. Conclusions are drawn regarding the effect on research of these changes in policy. (Abstract amended)

Crime and Social Policy discusses the criminal justice system in England and Wales in an accessible and engaging manner. This title guides students through the system's complexities, reviewing its history, highlighting current problems, and offering recommendations as to where and how it can be improved

"This book is the most up-to-date and comprehensive available and offers the reader a detailed exploration of the area. It will be essential reading for anyone studying the EU or national social policy, as well as for practitioners in the field."--Jacket.