Raymond Richards

University of Waikato

Raymond Richards has made significant contributions to the field of social policy with their latest research on social security. The article "when movements matter: the townsend plan and the rise of social security" examines the historical context of social security in relation to various social movements, highlighting its evolution over time. Building upon this foundation, the second article "the real deal: the history and future of social security" delves deeper into the intricacies of social security, providing a comprehensive overview of its past, present, and potential future directions. This research has important implications for understanding the complexities of social policy.