Stacey, Clare L. 1973-

The caring self the work experiences of home care aides / [electronic resource] : Clare L. Stacey. - Ithaca : ILR Press, 2011. - xii, 199 p. - The culture and politics of health care work . - Culture and politics of health care work. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction : on the front lines of care -- The costs of caring -- Doing the dirty work : the physical and emotional labor of home care -- The rewards of caring -- Organizing home care -- Conclusion : improving the conditions of paid caregiving.


Electronic reproduction.
Palo Alto, Calif. :
ebrary,
2011.
Available via World Wide Web.
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Home health aides--United States.
Home care services--Social aspects--United States.
Home care services--Psychological aspects.--United States


Electronic books.

RA645.35 / .S68 2011eb

362.14