The Welfare State

history of Great Britain from 1945 to the present day'. It covers not only the legislation which established what we have come to know as the Welfare State, but aspects such as population growth, geographical environment, and the development of the nationa-lised industries. The sections on health services are relatively small, but related to the wider context of national culture. Whilst the main text is written in a lively style, which will interest the general reader as well as the student or professional, there are also large appendices, full of concentrated information. This is a very valuable work of review and it is likely to be of particular interest to those who are starting courses in social work.