Landscapes of Care

Andrew Power, National University of Ireland Galway, Ireland

• List of Tables, Preface, Acknowledgements, 1. Introduction, Part I. Concepts of Care, 2. Family Care, 3. Welfare and Care, Part II. Comparative Perspectives in the Development of Care, 4. Carer’s Policy in England, 5. Caregiver’s Policy in the United States, 6. C arer’s Policy in Ireland, Part III.?Life Within the Landscape, 7. Regional Allocation of Irish Care Policy, 8. Socio-spatial Experiences of Carers, 9. Conclusion, Bibliography, Index

'This book gives a unique insight to the ways in which space, place, politics, family and religion shape who cares where. Focusing on care and support for those with intellectual disabilities in the US, England and Ireland the author demonstrates how welfare support is deeply embedded in a wide range of political, economic and cultural discourses that define how society constructs and values different roles and responsibilities. Critically, it tackles the thorny issue of the needs and rights of those with intellectual disabilities versus those of the unpaid (family) caregiver.' Christine Milligan, Lancaster University, UK 'This book is a fascinating engagement with one of the most important and complex features of the evolving landscape of care: the role of family members in providing care. Its impressive comparative analysis of three countries offers detailed insight into the discourses, practices and experiences of family caring; and deepens our understanding of the notions of care, welfare and citizenship.' Edward Hall, University of Dundee, UK 'Power’s work makes a significant contribution to the existing literature on caregiving, with a macro focus across a broad spectrum of caregiving policies, linking them with disability legislation, and a microcosmic examination of carers for those with learning difficulties.' SITES: a Journal of Social Anthropology and Cultural Studies