The 39th Social Policy Association Conference
To be held at the University of Birmingham 18th - 20th July 2006
The State of Welfare: Past, Present and Future
An International Social Policy Conference
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Papers are invited which address the overall theme and the following sub themes
- Poverty and Social Exclusion
- Older people and Later life
- History of Social Policy
- Labour Markets
- Children and Families
- Crime and Criminal Justice
- Environment
- Health and Social Care
- Housing
- User Perspectives
- Inter-Professional Working
- Refugees and Asylum Seekers
- Teaching and Learning
- Research Methods and Methodologies
Papers presenting a comparative, European or international dimensions are strongly encouraged. We additionally welcome papers from outside the traditional social policy disciplines
Abstract submission
Abstracts of no more than 200 words should be submitted either on paper or by email in rich text format. All abstracts must contain the following information:
- Title of paper, your name, affiliation, postal address including post code, contact number (including country and area dialling code) and email address.
- Please indicate the relevant sub theme for your paper.
Abstracts should be sent to arrive by 21st April 2006 to:
SPA 2006 Conference,
Institute of Applied Social Studies,
University of Birmingham,
Edgbaston, Birmingham
B15 2TT or
Email SPAConf@contacts.bham.ac.uk
Enquiries can be made by email to SPAConf@contacts.bham.ac.uk. Once your abstract has been received it will receive a standard email confirmation. If you do not receive a confirmation by end of April 2006 please contact the SPA conference office.