HISTORY 362

Social Welfare in New Zealand, 1840-2000


Please note: this is archived course information from 2017 for HISTORY 362.

Description

Investigates the changing nature of social welfare, both state and voluntary, in New Zealand from 1840 to 2000. It addresses reasons why certain concerns were at the forefront of public and political attention at different times, and the ongoing debates between community and individual responsibility for maintaining wellbeing. Current political and social policy debates will be viewed in an historical context.

Availability 2017

Summer School

Lecturer(s)

Coordinator(s) Professor Linda Bryder

Points

HISTORY 362: 15 points

Prerequisites

15 points at Stage II in History and 60 points passed

Restrictions

HISTORY 262