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The Third Sector Delivering Public Services: Developments, Innovations and Challenges

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Third Sector Delivering Public Services: Developments, Innovations and Challenges
Authors and Contributors      Contributions by Jenny Harlock
Contributions by Chris Damm
Contributions by Rebecca Taylor
Contributions by Helen Kara
Contributions by Malin Arvidson
SeriesThird Sector Research
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:300
Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156
ISBN/Barcode 9781447322429
ClassificationsDewey:361.7
Audience
Undergraduate
Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations 9 Tables, black and white; 5 Illustrations, black and white

Publishing Details

Publisher Bristol University Press
Imprint Policy Press
Publication Date 5 July 2017
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This edited collection provides an up-to-date and comprehensive overview of the third sector's role in public service delivery. Drawing on research carried out at the ESRC funded Third Sector Research Centre, the book explores areas such as social enterprise, capacity building, volunteering and social value, and charts the historical development of the state-third sector relationship, reviewing the major debates and controversies accompanying recent shifts in that relationship.

Author Biography

James Rees is a Research Fellow at the University of Birmingham. His research concentrates on the role of the third sector in public service delivery, cross-sectoral partnership, organisational change and the involvement of citizens. David Mullins is Professor of Housing Policy in the Housing and Communities Research Group at the University of Birmingham. His research interests include the role of the third sector and social enterprise in public service delivery.

Reviews

"In a period of change and uncertainty this is a timely, thoughtful and challenging book for decision makers , academics and practitioners alike." Professor John Diamond, Edge Hill University UK "An excellent and wide ranging text which will be a key reference work for academics studying the role of the third sector in delivering public services in the UK." Peter Wells, Sheffield Hallam University