{"product_id":"the-welfare-state-were-in-james-bartholomew","title":"The Welfare State We’re In by James Bartholomew","description":"\u003c!-- KATE'S TREASURES15 — DAD'S BOOKS FORMAT --\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.65; color: #1b1b1b;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.35;\"\u003eThe Welfare State We’re In by James Bartholomew\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA critical examination of Britain’s welfare system and the political, economic and social arguments surrounding its long-term effects.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #d8d0c4; border-top: 4px solid #0b3d91; border-radius: 10px; padding: 14px 15px; margin: 0 0 16px 0; background: #fbf9f5; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display: block; margin-bottom: 6px; font-size: 15px; color: #0b3d91;\"\u003eFrom Dad's Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eThis copy comes from my dad's personal collection. Dad was an actor and scriptwriter with a genuine interest in politics, history, philosophy and the ideas that shape societies. His collection remains an important part of \u003cstrong\u003eKate's Treasures15\u003c\/strong\u003e, with each book now looking for a new home where it can continue to be read and appreciated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px 0;\"\u003eWritten by \u003cstrong\u003eJames Bartholomew\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Welfare State We’re In\u003c\/strong\u003e presents a critical examination of Britain’s welfare system and considers its influence on individuals, communities and wider society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px 0;\"\u003eThe book explores welfare provision, economics, social policy and the relationship between the individual and the state. Its arguments form part of a continuing political debate about public spending, responsibility and the role government should play in supporting society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA thought provoking choice for readers interested in British politics, public policy, economics and competing ideas about the responsibilities of the state.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; height: 4px; border-radius: 999px; margin: 16px 0; background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0b3d91, #1e90ff);\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 14px 0; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eAbout This Book\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 8px 18px; margin: 0 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #ececec;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #0b3d91;\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHardback with Dust Jacket\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #ececec;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #0b3d91;\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJames Bartholomew\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #ececec;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #0b3d91;\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPolitico's Publishing\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #ececec;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #0b3d91;\"\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEnglish\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #ececec;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #0b3d91;\"\u003eSubjects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWelfare Policy, Politics \u0026amp; Economics\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #ececec;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #0b3d91;\"\u003eReader Interest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPublic Policy, Social Policy \u0026amp; British Society\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; border-radius: 10px; padding: 12px 14px; margin: 0 0 14px 0; background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display: block; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePre-owned and in good overall condition. The dust jacket shows light general wear from storage and handling. The pages are clean, the binding is structurally sound and the book remains fully readable. Please examine all photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #d8dfe8; border-radius: 10px; padding: 12px 14px; margin: 0 0 14px 0; background: #f5f8fc;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display: block; margin-bottom: 6px; color: #0b3d91;\"\u003eArya's Approval\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePolitical books do not have to provide comfortable answers to be worth reading. This one offers a distinct argument about welfare and the role of the state, making it an interesting addition to a collection exploring how Britain and its institutions have developed.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 7px; font-size: 12px; color: #0b3d91;\"\u003e★★★★★ 5 Paws from Arya\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; border-radius: 10px; padding: 12px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eDispatch \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 12px 0 8px 0;\"\u003eOrders placed \u003cstrong\u003ebefore 6am on a working day\u003c\/strong\u003e are dispatched the same day. Orders placed after 6am are dispatched the \u003cstrong\u003enext working day\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eSent by \u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Mail Tracked 48\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; border-radius: 10px; padding: 12px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer;\"\u003ePolitical \u0026amp; Historical Content Information\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 12px 0 10px 0;\"\u003eThis book presents the author's critical interpretation of Britain's welfare system and discusses political, economic and social policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eThe arguments and conclusions are those of the author. Some statistics, policy references and social conditions may reflect the period in which the book was written and should be considered in that context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; border-radius: 10px; padding: 12px; margin: 0 0 14px 0; background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer;\"\u003ePre-Owned Book Information\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 12px 0 10px 0;\"\u003eThis is a pre-owned book from a personal collection. Covers, dust jackets, page edges and bindings may show signs of age, storage and previous handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eEvery effort has been made to describe its condition accurately. Please examine the photographs alongside the written condition description before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px 0;\"\u003eQuestions before ordering? 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