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Children Caring for Parents with HIV and AIDS
Ruth Evans
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Description for Children Caring for Parents with HIV and AIDS
Paperback. The book makes a significant contribution to the growing research evidence on children and young people with caring responsibilities ('young carers') and the impacts of HIV/AIDS on families globally, focusing on the experiences and perspectives of children that are caring for a parent with HIV in the global North and South. Num Pages: 368 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 544.
This ground-breaking book focuses on the experiences and perspectives of children and young people who care for a parent with HIV in the global North and South. Drawing on in-depth qualitative research from the UK and Tanzania, the book presents a unique insight into the similarities and differences in children's and parents' experiences across diverse socio-economic, cultural and welfare contexts. The book makes a significant contribution to the growing research evidence on children and young people with caring responsibilities ('young carers') and the impacts of HIV and AIDS on families globally. It examines caring relationships within families affected by HIV ... Read more
This ground-breaking book focuses on the experiences and perspectives of children and young people who care for a parent with HIV in the global North and South. Drawing on in-depth qualitative research from the UK and Tanzania, the book presents a unique insight into the similarities and differences in children's and parents' experiences across diverse socio-economic, cultural and welfare contexts. The book makes a significant contribution to the growing research evidence on children and young people with caring responsibilities ('young carers') and the impacts of HIV and AIDS on families globally. It examines caring relationships within families affected by HIV ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
Number of Pages
368
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781847420213
SKU
V9781847420213
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50
About Ruth Evans
Dr. Ruth Evans is a Lecturer in Social and Cultural Geography at the University of Reading, England. She has extensive research experience with children and families affected by HIV and AIDS in Tanzania and with children and young people experiencing social exclusion in the UK. Professor Saul Becker is Head of the School of Sociology and Social Policy at the ... Read more
Reviews for Children Caring for Parents with HIV and AIDS
"Governments and NGOs must act to provide support to children and young people affected by HIV and AIDS, recognising their special role as young carers. The recommendations in this groundbreaking, cross-cultural study are a good place to start." Carol Levine, Director of the Families and Health Care Project, United Hospital Fund, New York City