{"product_id":"historical-reflections-on-care-in-beatrice-hale-9783031871276","title":"Historical Reflections on Care in the Western World: Caring for the Elderly","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis book paints a vivid picture of caregiving for the elderly throughout history, using the innovative concept of a 'carerscape'. Inspired by Appadurai's 'ethnoscape', this framework highlights diverse aspects of caregiving across time and cultures. From kin and household members to spiritual, legal, and community-based systems, the book explores the evolution of care. Chapters delve into prehistoric caregiving practices, drawing on paleontological findings, and examine the roles of spirituality and legality in ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome. The communal spirit of early Christianity and parish care in medieval times are explored, alongside personal narratives from nineteenth-century America. The book also considers representations of ageing and care in folklore, fiction, and media. Concluding with a discussion on modern caregiving, the 'carerscape' is reimagined through the lens of these historical insights, culminating in a reflection on how different countries now recognise the vital role of caregivers. This comprehensive book is essential for scholars of history, anthropology, and social care, as well as practitioners and policy-makers interested in the evolution of caregiving. It offers a rich tapestry of insights for anyone seeking to understand the complex dynamics of care across cultures and eras.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Beatrice Hale\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 3031871278\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9783031871276\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Palgrave MacMillan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/21\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 194\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.83lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.48h x 6.22w x 0.67d","brand":"Beatrice Hale","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48996270539007,"sku":"9783031871276","price":159.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/historical-reflections-on-care-in-beatrice-hale-9783031871276","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}