Environment and Social Policy

<p>Focusing on human welfare and the environment from a social policy perspective this text shows how environmental concerns are becoming increasingly central to policy-making and discusses the roles of central and local government in relation to environmental issues.<br><em>The Environment and Social Policy</em> covers the following contemporary topics: sustainability Local Agenda 21 green ideas environmental health housing and urban development food work and globalisation. Each chapter starts with an overview of the topic and ends with a list of key points and a guide to further reading. Core concepts are clearly explained and illustrated throughout this text which provides students with a concise and up-to-date summary of what they need to know.</p>