The Sociology of Caregiving

by John G. Bruhn and Howard M. Rebach

Book Overview

This volume conceptualizes caregiving as an emerging sociological issue involving complex and fluctuating roles. The authors contend that caregiving must be considered in the context of the life span with needs that vary according to age, developmental levels, mental health needs and physical health demands of both caregivers and care recipients. As the nature and functions of caregiving evolve it has become a critical and salient issue in the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9402406220
• ISBN13: 9789402406221
• Release Date: September 2016
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"