"The editors have assembled a fascinating array of contributors and topics that reflect this contemporary issue. It is comprehensive and far-reaching, looking at developmentsin the UK and overseas." Community Care "This rich and stimulating collection provides a fitting tribute to the memory of Sally Baldwin. It brings together original empirical material, theoretical perspectives and policy overviews in a wide-ranging, yet well integrated, contribution to our understanding of the relationship between cash and care. It should provide an invaluable resource for teachers, students, researchers and policy-makers." Ruth Lister, Professor of Social Policy, Loughborough University, UK "It is an informative and timely book for British readers since their Government's policies promoting choice and competition are being implemented throughout public services. ...Practitioners will find this policy text a useful, informative collection and the readable style of the chapters renders it accessible to those without a social policy background." Journal of Interprofessional Care "All four sections provide thought-provoking reading about welfare systems, social care arrangements and changing services, and each is timely because of the major transformations under way in Britain's welfare state. ... This book will be of wide interest, and is a welcome addition to the literature, addressing questions in social policy which are fundamental to our times" Ageing and Society, Vol 27 "This comprehensive and groundbreaking text provides the most up-to-date examination and critique of the interrelationships and changing boundaries between cash and care policy, delivery and theoretical developments in the UK and other advanced welfare states. It is a fitting testament to the memory of Sally Baldwin, whose work in this field was so influential." Professor Saul Becker, School of Sociology and Social Policy, University of Nottingham, UK Lister's testimonial in reviews section REMOVE REF TO SALLY BALDWIN IN BACK COVER COPY - DELETE LAST SENTENCE