{"product_id":"good-times-bad-times-the-welfare-myth-of-them-and-us-9781447336471","title":"Good Times, Bad Times: The Welfare Myth of Them and Us","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo-thirds of UK government spending now goes on the welfare state and where the money is spent - healthcare, education, pensions, benefits - is the centre of political and public debate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Much of that debate is dominated by the myth that the population divides into those who benefit from the welfare state and those who pay into it - 'skivers' and 'strivers', 'them' and 'us'. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This ground-breaking book, written by one of the UK's leading social policy experts, uses extensive research and survey evidence to challenge that view. It shows that our complex and ever-changing lives mean that all of us rely on the welfare state throughout our lifetimes, not just a small 'welfare-dependent' minority. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Using everyday life stories and engaging graphics, Hills clearly demonstrates how the facts are far removed from the myths. This revised edition contains fully updated data, discusses key policy changes and a new preface reflecting on the changed context after the 2015 election and Brexit vote.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Policy Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/01\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781447336471\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 352\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.10lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.40h x 5.40w x 0.90d","brand":"John Hills","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52507531804853,"sku":"9781447336471","price":17.81,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_059d9593-2543-4e3d-a5d8-cad8d2a00684.jpg?v=1778565590","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/good-times-bad-times-the-welfare-myth-of-them-and-us-9781447336471","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}