Solidarity and Justice in Health and Social Care

"...Argues that the current trend towards individual financial responsibility for health and social care should not be at the expense of the welfare of vulnerable and dependent individuals...explains the importance of collective responsibility and takes the debate on access to health care beyond the usual framework of justice and rights. Academics from a range of backgrounds, including sociology, ethics, philosophy and policy studies will find new perspectives on solidarity and fresh ideas from other disciplines..."--back cover.