A Caring Society?: Care and the Dilemmas of Human Services in the 21st Century

A Caring Society?: Care and the Dilemmas of Human Services in the 21st Century

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Publisher's Synopsis

In the twenty-first century, characterized by population aging, family fragmentation and the entry of women into the paid workforce, caring has become a major public issue. This book offers a comparative analysis of the sociology, philosophy and emergent practices of care in the context of the political economy of post-industrial societies.

Book information

ISBN: 9780333993392
Publisher: Macmillan Education UK
Imprint: Red Globe Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 362.0425
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 259
Weight: 340g
Height: 216mm
Width: 139mm
Spine width: 15mm