The Ethics of Care: A Feminist Approach to Human Security (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781439900659)

Ina"The Ethics of Care," Fiona Robinson demonstrates how the responsibilities of sustaining life are central to the struggle for basic human security. She takes a unique approach, using a feminist lens to challenge gender biases in rights-based, individualist approaches.Robinson's thorough and impassioned consideration of care in both ethical and practical terms provides a starting point for understanding and addressing the material, emotional and psychological conditions that create insecurity for people.a"The Ethics of Care"examines OC care ethicsOCO and OC securityOCO at the theoretical level and explores the practical implications of care relations for security in a variety of contexts: women's labor in the global economy, humanitarian intervention and peace building, healthcare, and childcare.

Theoretically-innovative and policy-relevant, this critical analysis demonstrates the need to understand the obstacles and inequalities that obstruct the equitable and adequate delivery of care around the world.

Author: Fiona Robinson
ISBN-10: 1439900655
ISBN-13: 9781439900659
Publisher: Temple University Press
Language: English
Published: 08/26/2011
Pages: 200
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.70w x 0.70d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 06/01/2012