Labors of Love: Nursing Homes and the Structures of Care Work

Labors of Love is a groundbreaking study that provides an unprecedented look into the inner workings of the nursing home industry.

Through extensive ethnographic research, interviews with staff and management, and analysis of internal documents, this book reveals the challenges faced by nursing home care workers and the meaning they give to their work by building emotional attachments to residents.

With a focus on two different types of facilities - for-profit and non-profit - Labors of Love sheds light on the underlying structures of this crucial sector of the American healthcare system.

Whether you're a healthcare professional, researcher, or simply someone interested in understanding the complexities of aging and caregiving, this book is a must-read.