Routledge Critical Approaches to Care: Caring Relations & Identities

Explore the multifaceted nature of care in contemporary society with this interdisciplinary exploration of caring relationships, identities and practices. This Routledge book examines how caring relations are practised across different contexts and how individuals and collectives draw upon various resources to care for, care with and care about themselves and others. Discover how caring relationships and practices shape everyday lives, influence broader social processes and drive the economies of different societies. Through a nuanced and context-sensitive approach, this volume provides critical insights into the complex dynamics of care within and across multiple cultural, social and institutional settings. Ideal for students, researchers and professionals in social sciences, health studies and related fields seeking deeper understanding of care as both a personal practice and a social phenomenon.