Download or read book Social Security in Britain written by Stephen McKay and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 1999-06-21 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Social Security in Britain provides a comprehensive and up-to-date analysis of the social security system in Britain. As well as covering the historical and comparative context, the book explains today's complex system in simple terms. Current issues, such as the policy debate around welfare reform and the effects of the social security system on individuals and families, are also discussed. Social science students, academics and professionals in many fields will find this book an invaluable guide.