Feminist Perspectives on Family Care: Policies for Gender Justice

by Nancy R. Hooyman and Judith Gonyea

Book Overview

This book analyzes the phenomenon of family care for three populations of adult dependents with chronic disabilities: adults with developmental disabilities; adults with serious, persistent mental illness; and the frail elderly. Family care of relatives spanning the life course and across cultures is emphasized.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0803951434
• ISBN13: 9780803951433
• Release Date: August 1995
• Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.5" x 8.5"