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Women as family caregivers: why do they care?
- Authors:
- GUBERMAN Nancy, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Gerontologist, 32(5), 1993, pp.607-617.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Reports on Canadian research based on in-depth qualitative interviews. A range of factors (love, guilt and duty, women's social identity built around caring, absences of appropriate services, women's socio-economic dependence, etc.) emerged from an analysis of informants' accounts as reasons why they came to be the primary caregiver.
Ethnic minorities in Great Britain: age and gender structure
- Author:
- OWEN David
- Publisher:
- University of Warwick. Centre for Research in Ethnic Relations
- Publication year:
- 1993
- Pagination:
- 15p.,tables.
- Place of publication:
- Coventry
Contains data on: gender structure, 1991; age structure, 1991; age and gender, 1991; population change, 1981-91; and regional variations in age and gender within black and minority ethnic populations, 1981 and 1991.
Aspects of ageing
- Editors:
- KAIM-CAUDLE Peter, KEITHLEY Jane, MULLENDER Audrey
- Publisher:
- Whiting and Birch
- Publication year:
- 1993
- Pagination:
- 184p.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- London
Contains 14 papers written to celebrate the European Year of Older People and Solidarity Between Generations. Issues of ageing are considered from the perspectives of demography, economics, social policy, sociology, community care, Buddhist philosophy, literature and gender studies.
Equal opportunities and Europe: a checklist for councils
- Author:
- CHELIAH Ramani
- Publisher:
- Local Government Information Unit
- Publication year:
- 1993
- Pagination:
- 28p.
- Place of publication:
- London
A checklist for local authorities when addressing the needs of the most disadvantaged in society, within a European context. Includes sections on: race, women, disability, gay men, lesbians, older people, and funds from Europe.
Stress and stress management: video directory
- Author:
- MENTAL HEALTH MEDIA COUNCIL
- Publisher:
- Mental Health Media Council
- Publication year:
- 1993
- Pagination:
- 30p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Older women in the European Community: social and economic conditions; Italian report
- Authors:
- MENGANI Massimo, GAGLIARDI Cristina
- Publisher:
- Italian National Research Centres on Aging
- Publication year:
- 1993
- Pagination:
- 84p.
- Place of publication:
- Ancona, Italy
Looks at the position of older women in Italy. Contains sections on: income; leisure activities; educational opportunities; housing; and health care. Includes statistics.
Good business: case studies in corporate social responsibility
- Author:
- UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL. School for Advanced Urban Studies
- Publisher:
- University of Bristol. School for Advanced Urban Studies
- Publication year:
- 1993
- Pagination:
- 151p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
Contains case studies on the implementation of corporate social responsibility policies. Looks at: Reckitt and Colman's environmental policy; Iceland's policy on CFCs; British Airways environmental policy; Shell's management of an oil spill; Shared Interest Society Ltd. and ethical investment in the third world; the Cooperative Bank's ethical policy; Typhoo Tea and fair trade; consumer cooperatives in Britain and Japan; Ove Arup and corporate social responsibility; B&Q's employment of older people; and Sainsbury's equal opportunities policy and women.
Elderly care: a world perspective
- Editor:
- TOUT Ken
- Publisher:
- Chapman and Hall
- Publication year:
- 1993
- Pagination:
- 240p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Contains examples of successful service provision for older people from 40 countries. The case studies are organised into the following sections: care at home; community support; empowerment; participation; fitness and well-being; income generation; environment; integrated services; mental health; training for elder care; organisation of services; and older women.
Social problems and the family
- Editors:
- DALLOS Rudi, McLAUGHLIN Eugene
- Publisher:
- Sage/Open University
- Publication year:
- 1993
- Pagination:
- 286p.,tables,illus.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- London
A critical examination of how the family is constituted, and its relationship with society as a whole. Includes papers on: domestic violence; child abuse; old age; mental health; juvenile delinquency; poverty; and homelessness.
Community care: a reader
- Editors:
- BORNAT Joanna, et al
- Publisher:
- Macmillan in association with the Open University
- Publication year:
- 1993
- Pagination:
- 346p.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- London
Contains extracts from classic writings on the nature of community, together with new material on topics such as familial obligations, social markets, and case management. In 4 sections: community; care; policy; and practice. Includes papers written from the perspective of: sociology; psychology; social policy; social work; and community activism.