Who Cares: The Hidden Crisis of Caregiving, and How We Solve It
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Who Cares: The Hidden Crisis of Caregiving, and How We Solve It
Emily Kenway
Who Cares: The Hidden Crisis of Caregiving, and How We Solve It
Emily Kenway
Descripción
An intimate and deeply researched account of the experiences of unpaid caregivers, this "beautiful book" (Rob Delaney) calls for us all to put care at the center of our lives
When Emily Kenway became the primary caregiver for her terminally ill mother, her life was changed forever. Although she was lonely, she was far from alone: millions of caregivers all around the world are silently suffering from poverty, isolation, and burnout. Saving their nations' economies billions by providing nonprofessional care, these people--primarily women--remain largely ignored by politicians, in part because the demands of care itself keep them from effectively advocating for their needs. In Who Cares, Kenway brings the caregiving crisis into the light. Blending expert research with insights from her own experience, Kenway shows us that building a world that cares for its caregivers requires us to fundamentally reimagine the role of care in our society, bringing it from the margins to the center of our collective life.
Powerful and deeply reported, Who Cares is an essential read for anyone who has ever cared for, or will receive care from, another person--which is to say, for everyone.
Detalles
Formato | Tapa dura |
Número de Páginas | 304 |
Lenguaje | Inglés |
Editorial | Seal Press (CA) |
Fecha de Publicación | 2023-05-09 |
Dimensiones | 9.3" x 6.0" x 1.4" pulgadas |
Letra Grande | No |
Con Ilustraciones | No |
Temas | Anciano/Envejecido |
Acerca del Autor
Emily Kenway is a writer and activist with a background in labor policy. Her work has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize. Kenway is the author of The Truth About Modern Slavery and writes regularly for international publications. She is a PhD scholar in social policy at the University of Edinburgh, where she also resides.
Garantía & Otros
Garantía: | 30 dias por defectos de fabrica |
Peso: | 0.499 kg |
SKU: | 9781541601222 |
Publicado en Unimart.com: | 29/04/24 |
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