HISTORY 262
Social Welfare in New Zealand, 1840-2000
Please note: this is archived course information from 2016 for HISTORY 262.
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 2016
Not offered in 2016; planned for 2017 and 2018
Lecturer(s)
Coordinator(s) Professor Linda Bryder
Points
HISTORY 262: 15 points
Prerequisites
30 points at Stage I in History or Social Science for Public Health, or 15 points at Stage I in History and either ASIAN 100 or MĀORI 130
Restrictions
HISTORY 362