‘Midgley and Piachaud’s book. . .offers scholars, students and social policy advocates an eminently readable, thought provoking overview of the historical development, current goals and future prospects of social protection policy in China, India, Brazil and South Africa.’
Tanusha Raniga, Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
‘Offering a rich comparative analysis of welfare policies across modern Commonwealth nations, the volume demonstrates how the creation of both processes and subjects of colonial domination historically unfolded as a ‘ugly affair’’
Eleanor Conlin Casella, Journal of Social Policy
‘The uniqueness of this book is that the contributing authors, who are sociologists and social policy analysts, examine the neglected social policies promoted by the British imperial system, which have drawn little or no attention in the literature but affected the lives of millions of inhabitants of colonised societies. . . makes an important contribution to the discussion of the British imperial legacy and is recommended for policy analysts, historians, and anyone interested in comparative politics.’
– Kwame Badu Antwi-Boasiako, International Social Science Review
‘The book is cohesive and well articulated, a great feat for pulling together a number of authors from different disciplines. Each chapter illuminates the complexities and the contradictions inherent in the legacy of colonialism on social welfare policy. Indeed, one can only hope that this book becomes the first in a series of books examining the legacy of colonialism, not only of the British Empire, but also the French, Dutch, and American Empires. . . While this book will certainly appeal to social work researchers, practitioners and students engaged in international policy and practice, it holds value for those in other fields of social work.’
– Melinda Williams Moore, Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare
