Focus Areas: It examines the relevance of social policy in developing country contexts and reviews debates regarding the influence of global processes on social policy trends. 

Comparative Analysis: The book compares the social policy experiences of various countries, with a particular focus on East Asian and South Asian models and experiences. 

Subject Matter: It provides background information on the role of social policy in enhancing well-being, social inclusion, and shaping conditions for market forces and economic growth. 

Structure: The book is organized into two main parts, the first focusing on the concept of social policy and global influences, and the second examining social policy regimes across the Global South, with an Asian focus.