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

By Michael D. Fine

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 033399339X
• ISBN13: 9780333993392
• Release Date: September 2006
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.4" x 5.5"