In this sequel to the acclaimed Welfare Theory (Palgrave, 2001), Tony Fitzpatrick examines the most recent, influential and cutting edge ideas influencing policy studies today. Clearly structured to enable students to make theoretical connections between apparently diverse areas, it provides an invaluable synthesis of the most important theoretical innovations in the discipline in recent years. Comprehensive, engaging and authoritative, New Theories of Welfare will appeal to all those interested in social and public policy, politics, sociology and philosophy.

TONY FITZPATRICK is Reader in Social and Political Theory at the University of Nottingham, UK.

Preface and Acknowledgements
List of Figures
Introduction
Modern Conservatism vs. Social Democracy
The New Radicalisms
Agency, Community & Class
Insecurities
Information & Society
Genes & Environments
Social Psychologies, Emotions & Bodies
Governance, Crime & Surveillance
Culture & Media
Conclusion
References
Index.