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