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As governments in New Zealand and abroad continue to explore how best to tackle major social problems, this book is essential for people seeking to understand social policy in the twenty-first century.

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Between 130,000 and 285,000 New Zealand children live in poverty: these alarming figures are widely discussed, yet often poorly understood. Jonathan Boston and Simon Chapple look hard at the questions, and identify some real options for action.

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One of the most urgent questions in contemporary New Zealand: how should we transform the welfare state The answer, Jonathan Boston argues, lies in a comprehensive package of reforms covering the benefit system, family assistance, child support, housing, and health care.