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There are many forms of paid and unpaid labour encompassed in health care systems, including home care for the elderly or disabled, community health services, a
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The Sociology of Caregiving
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This volume conceptualizes caregiving as an emerging sociological issue involving complex and fluctuating roles. The authors contend that caregiving must be con
Ageing, health and care
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Authors: Christina R. Victor
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The ageing of the population has enormous implications for the provision of, and access to, health care. Christina Victor's important textbook provides comprehe