A nurse inserts an I.V. A personal care attendant helps a
quadriplegic bathe and get dressed. A nanny reads a bedtime story
to soothe a child to sleep. Every day, workers like these provide
critical support to some of the most vulnerable members of our
society. "Caring on the Clock" provides a wealth of insight into
these workers, who take care of our most fundamental needs, often
at risk to their own economic and physical well-being. "Caring on
the Clock" is the first book to bring together cutting-edge
research on a wide range of paid care occupations, and to place the
various fields within a comprehensive and comparative framework
across occupational boundaries. The book includes twenty-two
original essays by leading researchers across a range of
disciplines--including sociology, psychology, social work, and
public health. They examine the history of the paid care sector in
America, reveal why paid-care work can be both personally
fulfilling but also make workers vulnerable to burnout, emotional
fatigue, physical injuries, and wage exploitation. Finally, the
editors outline many innovative ideas for reform, including
top-down and grassroots efforts to improve recognition,
remuneration, and mobility for care workers. As America faces a
series of challenges to providing care for its citizens, including
the many aging baby boomers, this volume offers a wealth of
information and insight for policymakers, scholars, advocates, and
the general public.
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