M., Shirin (Distinguished Research Professor of Politics and Rai
Depletion: The Human Costs of Caring
- ISBN 13:
- 9780197777725
- author:
- M., Shirin (Distinguished Research Professor of Politics and Rai
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 20.1 x 13.5 x 1 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Feminism & Feminist Theory,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Depletion: The Human Costs of Caring explores the often-overlooked impact of care work on individuals and communities. Shirin M. Rai examines how unpaid and paid care work can take a toll on physical and mental health, as well as household and community well-being.
The book delves into various forms of social reproduction, including biological reproduction, unpaid domestic work, and cultural and ideological work that maintain social relations beyond the household. Rai draws on case studies from around the world to illustrate the costs of commuting for care, the value of unpaid work performed by women across different socio-economic classes, and the impact of corporate interests on local economies.
Through its examination of depletion, Depletion sheds light on a crucial aspect of our social lives that is frequently undervalued. This thought-provoking book offers a nuanced understanding of the human costs of care work and its far-reaching consequences for individuals, households, and communities.
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