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OverviewJustice is a basic human right in all democratic doctrines, but in the marketization of welfare it's increasingly available only to those who can afford it. Professionals and volunteers are struggling to provide legal counselling and representation to disadvantaged communities. This book explores how strategies to safeguard these vital services can strengthen the basic ethics and principles of public service provision and shows how this might improve the positions of those who administer and need publicly provided legal services. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Marjorie Mayo (Professor in Community Development, Professional and Community Education, (PACE) Goldsmiths College, University of London) , Gerald Koessl , Matthew Scott (VOLUNTARY ACTION - LEWISHAM) , Imogen SlaterPublisher: Bristol University Press Imprint: Policy Press Dimensions: Width: 17.20cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 24.00cm Weight: 0.463kg ISBN: 9781447311027ISBN 10: 1447311027 Pages: 176 Publication Date: 19 March 2014 Audience: College/higher education , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsIntroduction: Accessing social justice in disadvantaged communities; Social justice and the welfare state; Concepts of justice and access to justice; Ethos and values; Challenges and dilemmas; Public service modernisation, restructuring and recommodification; Conflict and competition versus collaboration and planning; Public service modernisation and time; Alienation and demoralisation - or continuing labours of love?; Access to social justice for disadvantaged communities: value and valuesReviewsThe question of access to justice was a fundamental keystone in the creation of the welfare state. This exhaustive review of the history of legal aid and advice, and of the Coalition government's determination to destroy it, reminds us of how much other struggles to defend welfare depend on it. It is a must-read and not just for those concerned narrowly with the law. Gary Craig, Professor of Social Justice, Durham University An important read for all of those concerned about the role of the state in creating a more equal and just society for all. John Gaventa Director, Coady International Institute, STFX University, Canada Author InformationMarjorie Mayo is Emeritus Professor of Community Development, Goldsmiths, University of London. Her research has included learning for active citizenship, and access to justice in disadvantaged communities. Gerald Koessl has recently completed his PhD in Sociology at Goldsmiths, University of London, where he has also worked as a researcher. Matthew Scott is a lecturer in Community Development and Social Policy at London Metropolitan University and Goldsmiths, University of London. His experience includes being a director of the Community Sector Coalition. Imogen Slater is a consultant and researcher at the Centre for Urban and Community Research, Goldsmiths, University of London. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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