Background reading
Encyclopedias are often a good place to start in defining your subject. Depending on your area of research there may be an subject specific encyclopedia. Search the catalogue for your topic and encyclopedias eg aged care encyclopedias.
E-Books & Reports
This is not a definitive list just some suggestions
- Inequality in Australia (2003)
- Networks and policy making : from theory to practice in Australian social policy (2001)
- Welfare reform : participation or punishment? (2005)
- Re-imagining Australian society : visions and solutions : ACOSS 2005 congress papers
- Closing the gap on Indigenous disadvantage : the challenge for Australia
- Longevity and social change in Australia (2007)
Introduction
Academic information for your essays will be found mostly in books - catalogue search - and journal articles. Go to the Finding journal articles tab to get started on your research.
Other useful information in the guide includes
- Specific Social Policy journals
- Which Databases to search for articles
- Encyclopedias for introductory readings
It is not a complete list of resources but a useful starting point.
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